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Cavs acquire Sam Dekker (Official)

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This guy seems like a stretch 4 that can't shoot 3's reliably. 16.7% last year, 32.1 % the year before that.
 
I really liked Dekkar in college. That said I expect zero from him but can't be mad about picking up a player I was a fan of whos still youngish
 
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What did the Cavs give up?
 
This guy seems like a stretch 4 that can't shoot 3's reliably. 16.7% last year, 32.1 % the year before that.
Yeah, he's pretty mediocre. People love his potential, but it has not worked out in Houston or LA.

He is a plus defender. But I do not see him playing many minutes, because as of now, we have Zizic, Nance, Tristan, Sexton, Preston, and Nwaba who range from mediocre-to-bad as shooters. My guess is Dekker plays in defensive specialist lineups and offense-heavy lineups that need a good defender.
 
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Smart role player, has a 8'10 standing reach to switch defensively. His outside shot never took the next step but he's a guy in constant motion. He'll get minutes at a position the Cavs are short on talent.
 
This guy seems like a stretch 4 that can't shoot 3's reliably. 16.7% last year, 32.1 % the year before that.
Has not been reliable. Did shoot near 40% during his first year at Wisconsin, so there's a chance something could develop. He did shoot 32.1% with greater volume during the first year he actually played. Last year he shot less than 1 three per game whereas the year before he shot 2.5.

Should be noted that Dekker is working on that:

https://clipperholics.com/2018/06/07/sam-dekker-looking-improve-three-pointer/

He's an interesting player. Dekker was noted for his versatility when he came out of Wisconsin. Still has some upside and is only 24.

Getting him might also indicate they are closing the door on Hood.

Appears they are using a trade exception.
 
From watching these little youtube videos, it seems like Dekker is a relentless attacker. I like him.

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