As a basketball player, fan of the game, and avid follower of of the professional sport for the last 10 years I could see that Larry did not fit the Cleveland Cavaliers. I viewed reports such as the one provided below with curiosity and lack of understanding.
Anyone who has watched Hughes play for his previous teams know that he is most proficient as an off guard, given the freedom to create and distribute. I did not understand why cleveland would pursue someone who's style does not compliment but mirrors that of their franchize player LeBron James. If pairing swing man Ricky Davis and James didn't work then Hughes certainly woulnd't work.
Larry's projected statistics were expected to be closer to his career numbers as he was to defer to James in all areas. He would go on to appear in 36 games (31 starts), average 15.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.6apg, and 1.5spg. Thouugh he was missed the Cavaliers managed to advanced to the second round of the post season.
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