After Indiana

After his outburst against the Indiana Pacers Hughes has averaged 28.3333 minutes per game. In limited action Hughes has averaged 10 field goals per game and connected on a dissmal 31% of his attempts.

As a rookie, Hughes played played with Allen Iverson, who has a similar style of play.( Hughes is often referred to as a larger Iverson) Hughes averaged 8.28 field goals per game and a subsequent 9.1ppg in less than 20 minutes per contest. Larry is averaging 7.78 ppg post 12/11 and a near career low 9.2 ppg this season.

Also, one must take note that Hughes was re-inserted into the starting line up as the team's point guard( which history indicates that Hughes has not performed well as a point guard but more of a combo guard i.e playing along Arenas). For those who actually view Cavaliers games and not just look at the stat sheet one can see Hughes bringing the ball up court, dishing off to a teamate( James, Illgauskas, Pavlovic, or Gibson) and essentially standing around shortly thereafter.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this ordeal out. Hughes needs a higher degree of invovlement in the offense, to play off the ball, and to actually play more than 28 minutes per game. However, one should note that Hughes has not complained about playing time, or his role publicly.