Breaking It Down: What the Mo Williams acquisition means for the Cavs

Milwaukee Bucks Blog - The Bob Boozer Jinx found this 8/15/2008 on mvn.com [flag]

(Editor’s note: Amar won the Cavalier Attitude “leg wrestling tournament” that was let out of the bag by Krolik. Hence, the floor is his.) When I saw a link to this story, I don’t know what made me happier: The fact that the Cavaliers got point guard Maurice “Mo” Williams from the Milwaukee Bucks, or the writer who broke the story. Of course it’s ... [link]

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Bucks trade: Why Williams was a Mo' better fit for Cavs than Michael Redd; plus more Luke video
Published 8/15/2008 by J.D. Mo at Milwaukee Bucks Blog - The Bob Boozer Jinx
... It seems that if it wasn't for bad luck, Cavs fans feel they wouldn't have any luck at all. Until now. Cavalier Attitude breaks down the trade. The web editors are downright slaphappy at Cavs central: "Mo Bang from the Cavs" ...

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Mo Williams is now LeBron’s sidekick in Cleveland, and I am sure it was good news to LeBron. I am also sure he is wondering if it is enough. Between last year and this off-season, the East has gotten tougher. The Cavs are much better with Williams, but do they need more?

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