James White > Daniel Gibson

[Twisted_Dawg]

All this hype about Gibson got me to thinking about James White.

I think if James White got some playing time, there would be no question he is better than Gibson. Unlike Clevenad, our team is so deep he doesn't get any playing time. Gibson has talent, and can grow into a solid guard, but his playing time is due to Clevenad's injuries and sorry roster.

White played four years for Cincinnati and was the Big East player of the year as a senior. He is very athletic and when he got to play this year, his defense was very impressive not to menton the 17 points he scored as a starter. He was the first player drafted in the second round by Portland which took some of the sting off losing our first pick to NY in the Malik Rose trade.

I hope White stays in SA this summer and works with our shooting coach and the summer league team, and maybe Pop will be patient and try to work him in the rotation somehow. We need some younger, athletic wing men.

[lebomb]

We need some younger, athletic wing men.

[player_twister]

I hope White stays in SA this summer and works with our shooting coach and the summer league team, and maybe Pop will be patient and try to work him in the rotation somehow. We need some younger, athletic wing men.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Von Wafer > White > Gibson

[Extra Stout]

James White has proven absolutely nothing in the NBA. Daniel Gibson is basically the only Cleveland Cavalier that has bothered to show up in the NBA Finals.

I would love White to pan out, but his popularity is based upon his ability to dunk and look flashy, not on his game so far.

[kskonn]

I would love White to pan out, but his popularity is based upon his ability to dunk and look flashy, not on his game so far.

So you are saying that in a couple of year he can be as good as Lebron???

[Extra Stout]

So you are saying that in a couple of year he can be as good as Lebron???

You think James White could do anything on Bruce Bowen, except dribble the ball off his own foot, or shoot an airball?

[TDMVPDPOY]

white so far has shown more than gerald green, or even dorell wright

[Borosai]

James White!

[Darkwaters]

white so far has shown more than gerald green, or even dorell wright

Seconded

[DarrinS]

James White has proven absolutely nothing in the NBA. Daniel Gibson is basically the only Cleveland Cavalier that has bothered to show up in the NBA Finals.

I would love White to pan out, but his popularity is based upon his ability to dunk and look flashy, not on his game so far.

Thank you.


I don't understand all the love for James White. He hasn't done JACK in the NBA.

[batman2883]

James White For President

[wildbill2u]

Gibson has proved he can shoot and isn't afraid to take the shot in pressure situations. Tony needs to stay closer to him in Cleveland.

It's hard to compare the talents of a shooting guard and a SF, but you can compare the time on the court. So far the Rookie Gibson is out performing White in that category by a wide margin. I think if Gibson was on our team he'd be getting some minutes at SG in the playoffs.

[player_twister]

I don't understand all the love for James White. He hasn't done JACK in the NBA

I take it you didn't see White towards the end of the season. He was great!

[Twisted_Dawg]

Thank you.


I don't understand all the love for James White. He hasn't done JACK in the NBA.

Neither has Scola, Javtokas, Mahimi.....yet fans gush about them non stop.
The very limited play time White got, he was impressive, particulalry his defense. Sean Elliot said he was the most athletic player on the team.
Our team needs some young athletic wing players and he is all we have to get excited about.

Gibson has a great long ball, very poor defensivley and a marginal ball handler. Credit to him....he has shown some offensive nad on a very woeful team that he gets play time for.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Gibson has proved he can shoot and isn't afraid to take the shot in pressure situations. Tony needs to stay closer to him in Cleveland.

It's hard to compare the talents of a shooting guard and a SF, but you can compare the time on the court. So far the Rookie Gibson is out performing White in that category by a wide margin. I think if Gibson was on our team he'd be getting some minutes at SG in the playoffs.

Nah.....the first defensive mistake he made.....Pop would pull him.

[cherylsteele]

Thank you.


I don't understand all the love for James White. He hasn't done JACK in the NBA.

True but I wouldn't mind Pop giving him a chance in training camp though...you never know. But at the moment the thread le is absurd.

I would not mind all that much if somehow we got Gibson back-up Tony in the future. He could be a poor man's Speedy Claxton.

[Twisted_Dawg]

True but I wouldn't mind Pop giving him a chance in training camp though...you never know. But at the moment the thread le is absurd.

I would not mind all that much if somehow we got Gibson back-up Tony in the future. He could be a poor man's Speedy Claxton.

Your post is absurd. Get Gibson to back up Tony? How? Trade Beno straight up? Maybe toss in a 2nd rd pick? Trade Brent Barry, Beno, and a second?

Get real. You think Cleveland is just going to give us Gibson? You think even if we offered Beno, Barry our #1 this year and some new jocks for Gibson Cleveland would pull the trigger?

[Extra Stout]

Your post is absurd. Get Gibson to back up Tony? How? Trade Beno straight up? Maybe toss in a 2nd rd pick? Trade Brent Barry, Beno, and a second?

Get real. You think Cleveland is just going to give us Gibson? You think even if we offered Beno, Barry our #1 this year and some new jocks for Gibson Cleveland would pull the trigger?

No need to be hostile about it.

[TDMVPDPOY]

get on up....


get on up


get on up...

[ChumpDumper]

If he continues apace, White's time will come.

Patience.

[SsKSpurs21]

i feel that just like how people were saying steven jackson wouldnt turn out to be a good player, the same will be the case for james white.

jackson also didnt get playing time his first season on the spurs and he turned to be the starter next season and was VITAL to the le run.

chip england has done a great job with parker and i feel that his work with james white will also help him develop a solid jumper. he is also probably learning defense from bruce bowen. two fine teachers teaching him offense and defense while he is still growing and learning the team concept is a recipe for success.

[cherylsteele]

Your post is absurd. Get Gibson to back up Tony? How? Trade Beno straight up? Maybe toss in a 2nd rd pick? Trade Brent Barry, Beno, and a second?

Get real. You think Cleveland is just going to give us Gibson? You think even if we offered Beno, Barry our #1 this year and some new jocks for Gibson Cleveland would pull the trigger?

I said somehow....it was hypothetical....didn't say it was possible or gonna happen.....which I don't think it will.....Gibson looks like he might be the Cavs' point guard of the future.

You're the one that started this thread with an absurd comparison:
White(little/no NBA experience)>Gibson(NBA finals experience) now that's absurd.

[Twisted_Dawg]

i feel that just like how people were saying steven jackson wouldnt turn out to be a good player, the same will be the case for james white.

jackson also didnt get playing time his first season on the spurs and he turned to be the starter next season and was VITAL to the le run.

chip england has done a great job with parker and i feel that his work with james white will also help him develop a solid jumper. he is also probably learning defense from bruce bowen. two fine teachers teaching him offense and defense while he is still growing and learning the team concept is a recipe for success.

If White has patience, is willing to work very hard, is willing to listen and learn, is disciplined and focused, he will be greater than Daniel Gibson can ever dream of being. He can learn from so many great people: Tim, Horry, Bruce, Manu, Tony, Finley, even Barry as well as Pop, Carlisamo, & England.

[2pac]

White was screwed out of ROY.