Past Players To Play for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp was drafted in 1989 by the Seattle Supersonics. He played with the Supersonics from 1989-1997 and then went to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the Cavs from 1997-2000. During his three years in Cleveland he had a career high 20.5 points per game. The problem with Kemp was his weight. In 1998 there was an NBA lockout which means the players and the NBA board members don't agree on certain things so they delay the season until they have a deal. During the offseason he gained a lot of weight and was said he weighed 275 pounds but he actually weighed 315 pounds. After the 2000 season he got traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaq was drafted in 1992 by the Orlando Magic. He played with the Magic from 1992-1996 and then went to the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996-2004. While with the Lakers he won a three NBA Finals. Then he played for the Miami Heat from 2004-2008 and won another NBA Finals. Then he played for the Phoenix Suns in 2008-2009 and then played for the Cavs. While playing for the Cavs he averaged 12 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. He had a thumb injury during the season and was released by the Cavs after the season. That off season he went to the Celtics.
Shaq was drafted in 1992 by the Orlando Magic. He played with the Magic from 1992-1996 and then went to the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996-2004. While with the Lakers he won a three NBA Finals. Then he played for the Miami Heat from 2004-2008 and won another NBA Finals. Then he played for the Phoenix Suns in 2008-2009 and then played for the Cavs. While playing for the Cavs he averaged 12 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. He had a thumb injury during the season and was released by the Cavs after the season. That off season he went to the Celtics.
Shaun Daugherty
Shaun Daugherty was the first overall pick in the 1986 draft by the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1986-1994. During his eight year career with the Cavs he played every game but two and is the leader in most defensive rebounds in Cavs history. He could have been in the Hall of Fame if he hadn't had a major back injury that ended his career.
Shaun Daugherty was the first overall pick in the 1986 draft by the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1986-1994. During his eight year career with the Cavs he played every game but two and is the leader in most defensive rebounds in Cavs history. He could have been in the Hall of Fame if he hadn't had a major back injury that ended his career.
Mark Price
Mark Price was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and then got traded to the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1986-1995. While with the Cavs he averaged 15.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. Price was an excellent floor general and a great free throw shooter. He played in four all star games and led the Cavs to seven playoff appearances. He is arguably one of the best players to play for the Cavs.
Mark Price was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and then got traded to the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1986-1995. While with the Cavs he averaged 15.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. Price was an excellent floor general and a great free throw shooter. He played in four all star games and led the Cavs to seven playoff appearances. He is arguably one of the best players to play for the Cavs.
Larry Nance
Larry Nance began his career with the Phoenix Suns and then was traded to the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1988-1994. He was the defensive anchor on a very good Cavs team at the time. He had 1,087 total blocks which ranks third in team history. He averaged 18 points per game, 8 rebounds per game and an amazing 2.2 blocks per game. He made two All-Star games and was named NBA Defensive Team for three seasons.
Larry Nance began his career with the Phoenix Suns and then was traded to the Cavs. He played for the Cavs from 1988-1994. He was the defensive anchor on a very good Cavs team at the time. He had 1,087 total blocks which ranks third in team history. He averaged 18 points per game, 8 rebounds per game and an amazing 2.2 blocks per game. He made two All-Star games and was named NBA Defensive Team for three seasons.
Austin Carr
Austin Carr was the first overall draft pick in the 1971 draft by the Cavs. Carr played for the Cavs from 1971-1980. While with the Cavs he averaged 15.4 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game and 2.8 rebounds per game. He was the first Cavs player to average 20 points or more in a season. He could have been even better if he didn't have constant knee problems later in his career. He know commentates for the Cavs games.
Austin Carr was the first overall draft pick in the 1971 draft by the Cavs. Carr played for the Cavs from 1971-1980. While with the Cavs he averaged 15.4 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game and 2.8 rebounds per game. He was the first Cavs player to average 20 points or more in a season. He could have been even better if he didn't have constant knee problems later in his career. He know commentates for the Cavs games.