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Cavs Top 6 Free Agent Forward Targets

By Quenton S. Albertie

Feb 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Derrick Williams (3) slam dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) defends during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Derrick Williams (3) slam dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) defends during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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SF Omri Casspi

2016-17 stats (36 games):

5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 steal per game

46.7 FG%, 34.9 3PT%, 58.6 FT%

What he can bring to the Cleveland Cavaliers:

Three-point shooting, slashing ability

There are basically four things to know about Casspi: he likes to shoot threes, he’s an impressive finisher around the rim, he doesn’t believe in the midrange game and he can’t shoot free-throws.

That sums up Casspi’s offensive game to a tee, really.

Casspi, who has been devout follower in the faith of Moreyball since playing for the Houston Rockets in the 2013-2014 season, believes in the advanced analytics of basketball. That’s how he plays and that’s how he will continue to play in the future.

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, Casspi’s quirks are perfectly fine. They’re a team that could use Casspi as a stretch-forward position, stretching the floor and taking advantage of what should be superior athleticism at the 4 by slashing to the rim, especially after closeouts.

Defensively, Casspi is has solid technique, physical tools and cognizance of the team’s defense in addition to having experience guarding the best forwards in the game after 138 NBA starts.