Farewell, Sasha Kaun (traded to Philly)

[Scholar]

I would be shocked to see this guy ever come over the CAVS after 3 years of waiting and him showing little production in a weaker league. Trade his rights if even for a bag of chips it would be better than nothing ( like the last 3 years ). Close the book on this Grant so we don't have to talk about him every year.

I completely disagree. You do realize that we only paid a half opened bag of chips for him. We sent some cash over to Seattle for their late 2nd round pick. All we can lose is that cash we spent back then. You keep him and include him as a sweetener if any GM is interested. You don't just dump him because, at this point, it really isn't costing you anything to retain his rights.

The Cavs have already invested. It's like buying "penny" stock. You sink the money in initially hoping it will go up in value. If it never goes up, then, all you can lose if that initial outlay because it was at it's lowest value already. You hold on to it until it improves in value or simply goes away. That's what the Cavs should do here. If he never comes over, then all we lost was some cash invested a couple of years ago. If someone actually has interest in him, and it helps complete a deal, then you trade him. Otherwise, you sit and wait to see if your investment ever matures and pays dividends.

 

[cdt]

I was counting on this guy to come over and be our LaMarcus Aldridge. Count me as disappointed.

 

[Hydroponic3385]

I was counting on this guy to come over and be our LaMarcus Aldridge. Count me as disappointed.

You only have yourself to blame if that's true.

 

[Biw]

Call it a hunch, but I think he's joking.


Scratch that, I'm willing to bet my life he's joking.

 

[Man Called X]

Call it a hunch, but I think he's joking.


Scratch that, I'm willing to bet my life he's joking.

I'm confused how someone with a 09 join date gets it, but someone with an 08 join date doesn't....

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I would be shocked to see this guy ever come over the CAVS after 3 years of waiting and him showing little production in a weaker league. Trade his rights if even for a bag of chips it would be better than nothing ( like the last 3 years ). Close the book on this Grant so we don't have to talk about him every year.

Dumb post. He has put up good numbers for one of the best teams in Europe. Although, since we have the great Ryan Hollins, I guess we don't have to worry about center for a while.

 

[gregdawg]

i saw him play in some kind of preseason or international game or something...i think it was a cavs preseason game...can't remember...either way, he looked bad and not nba-caliber at all. he was extremely slow and clumsy and showed almost nothing offensively or defensively.

 

[The Voice]

i saw him play in some kind of preseason or international game or something...i think it was a cavs preseason game...can't remember...either way, he looked bad and not nba-caliber at all. he was extremely slow and clumsy and showed almost nothing offensively or defensively.

Nice post, too bad he was coming off an injury during that game. He played 12 minutes.

 

[NarlCavs]

Kaun was taken at the bottom of the 2nd round. No one should expect a player drafted in that range to at all be guaranteed to have NBA success or even an NBA career. His performance overseas has actually probably improved his stock. From the start he was projected to be no more than a backup at best. Even if he never plays for the Cavs he was still worth a shot and the very low risk it took to get him. Didn't cost the Cavs anything. He still does represent a possible option to help fill the C spot in the coming seasons too.

Also notice that Semih Erden was drafted 4 spots after Kaun in 2008.

 

[gregdawg]

Nice post, too bad he was coming off an injury during that game. He played 12 minutes.

sorry, bro...didn't know about the injury...but he still looked pretty bad to me, injury or no injury. If Kaun was anything more than a 3rd string NBA center, he'd probably be in the league already.

 

[DDJ7777]

Kaun made the Sportscenter top 10 tonight. ALL-STAR !

 

[Phills14]

Was he being dunked on?

 

[RTrees]

What's a Seattle?

 

[Douglar]

Anyone have any updates on Kaun's contract situation?

 

[Tornicade]

Anyone have any updates on Kaun's contract situation?

His name still invokes a chaka kahn song to play in your head.
http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=001228

Euroleague 2011-12 Playoffs Ranks

• Ranks #5 in True Shooting % (75%)
• Ranks #42 in Blocks against (0)
• Ranks #39 in Blocks (0)
• Ranks #44 in Defensive Rebounds (5)
• Ranks #11 in 2-point % (80%)
• Ranks #41 in 2-pointers made (4)
• Ranks #5 in Field goal % (80%)
• Ranks #3 in Games Played (3)
• Ranks #22 in Offensive Rebounds (3)
• Ranks #22 in Steals (2)
• Ranks #37 in Total Rebounds (8)

He still a bench guy. he still effective finisher but no range or rebounding to speak of.



His contract for 1.6 million a year. i suppose the cavs could sign him for 2 million but why pay that much for a guy who cant even start in the euroleague.