Published 12/16/2008
by Brandon Ribak
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Can Shawn Marion’s play for the Cavaliers be the final piece to the puzzle for LeBron to win his first Championship? LayupDrill’s Senior Editor Brandon Ribak, on behalf of Rumor Mill, analyzes the trade and states who is clearly getting the better deal.
Breaking down the trade
All-Star SF Shawn Marion would be sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers for PF/C Anderson Varejao and SF Wally Szczerbiak
Shawn Marion is in the final year of his contract ($17,180,000) and becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Anderson Varejao is in his final season contract ($5,784,480) with a player option for the '09-'10 NBA season.
Wally Szczerbiak is in his final season contract as well ($13,000,000) and becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Trade Outcome
If the trade were to be accepted, the Cavaliers would obtain a very solid player in Marion, with tons of potential to do better than what he is producing right now. He would add ...
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