Why Anderson Varejao should win 6th man.

• Sage

  

  No, I didn't mean it as AV isn't a legit sixth man.
  
  Meant it more like Dynasty said.
  
  Lamar Odom would start for damn near any team in the league and he's the sixth man for the Lakers.
• hoops23

  

  Anderson is the 6th man of the year, whether he wins it or not is the question.
  
  The media is coming around too.. Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson were talking about it during the Cavs last game on ABC.
  
  As JVG said, the 6th man award isn't about scoring, it's about what you bring the team off the bench.
  
  He's the first guy off the bench on the team with the best record.
  
  If Kobe could win the MVP just because he was on the team with the best record and he didn't have the best #'s (LeBron did) then Andy should be able to snag the 6th man.
• se-alum

  

  Odom doesn't come to play every night though. AV brings his energy every single game. You'll never watch a Cavs game and think that he didn't leave it all out on the court.
• hoops23

  

  Also, after reading some of thedynasty's comments, I'm going to assume he doesn't watch much basketball.
• Hb31187

  

  The 6th man doesnt always play for the best team...not sure why that means you're entitled to the award if you play on the leagues best team and you're the 6th man.
• wes_mantooth

  

  I think Odom is the best, but I think AV is better that Anderson by a good bit. I hate saying that since AV is the one Cav player that I cannot stand.
• hoops23

  

  Because he's arguably the 2nd most valuable player on the best team in the league.
  
  His stats and impact on the game don't lie. Again, other coaches and media are coming around. Hell, Andy was being double teamed in the game against Detroit! LMAO!
  
  Since Shaqs injury he's averaging near a double-double and is shooting 76% from the field... And no, it's not all off feeds from LBJ. Andy has developed a nice little post game and has even show cased a mid range jumper.
• gibby08

  

  LTrain23 wrote: Because he's arguably the 2nd most valuable player on the best team in the league.

  Are you fucking high??
• ytownfootball

  

  1. LBJ
  2. AV
  
  on the Cavs...reading comprehension...try it
• hoops23

  

  gibby08 wrote:

  LTrain23 wrote: Because he's arguably the 2nd most valuable player on the best team in the league.

  Are you fucking high??

  Are you fucking stupid?
  
  Looks like the answer to my question is a resounding YES!
• gibby08

  

  He's not the 2nd most valueable player on the cavs either...that would be Jamizon(when healthy)
• ytownfootball

  

  And that would be why you are fucking stupid.
  
  Seriously dude, stop while you're only a mile or two behind.
• wes_mantooth

  

  gibby08 wrote: He's not the 2nd most valueable player on the cavs either...that would be Jamizon(when healthy)

  Haven't you heard......Jamigoat sucks.
• gibby08

  

  I know you guys love the Cavs, but this is fucking crazy.
• BR1986FB

  Somebody needs some glasses.....
• hoops23

  

  BR1986FB wrote: Somebody needs some brains.....

  FIXED
• jpake1

  

  SQ: I think Andy should be recognized for what he's done. I would probably put him into the top 5 consideration with the likes of Ginobli, Crawford, Odom, and Terry. He does a lot, but so do those other guys. They each have their own way of going about it. I personally think it's pretty close between Crawford and Ginobli, with Andy probably being 3rd or a real close 4th behind Odom. Each of those guys give a pretty damn good amount of production off of the bench. They out play many starters, and for obvious reasons.. they all used to be them.
  
  You talk about Crawford helping them turn a corner, but maybe not THE corner. But then go on to talk Andy up. How many times have you, and others, talked about the Cavs being the best team in the NBA last year because 82 games is a big sample? It's the same story this year. Where is this improvement? They were the best last year, but yet didn't get a ring for it. They have the best record this year, but the championship is yet to be fought over. As of right now, it seems like the same story, just waiting for an ending this time around. My opinion obviously differs, but I'm not seeing how this team is so much better last year. The record isn't showing it. Don't get me wrong, I LIKE this team better than last year's. They were a damn good team last year, so if a damn good team gets so much better, I'd be looking for a team to break the Bulls record. But that isn't the case. Are they a bit better? The record isn't exactly showing that (I think they are, but that will only be proven when they actually accomplish something), but we'll get the definite answer come June.. thus the jurry is still out.
  
  I'm not a big fan of the +- or PER stuff. I think it's poppycock. Although I like PER better. The +- stuff just depends way too much on the team, but yet, it's an individual stat. Let me ask you this.. who would you want more... Bosh or Andy? Actually, your crazy ass might take Andy based on what this team needs, or however you'd phrase it. Most people would say Bosh in a hurry, but yet, Bosh is -0.1 on the court. Is that stat telling me that one of the top 10-15 players is actually hurting his team.. or that his team isn't that great and it'll pull down an individual stat? Is that stat telling me that Crawford and Terry are actually hurting their teams? And where are you getting this 12.6 Andy stat from? Is it 82 games website? Please tell me if I'm looking at the wrong stat because I might be, but how is Andy 2nd when guys like Josh Smith 15.2 and Horford 14.5 are ahead of him, amongst others? I have to be looking at a different/wrong stat because I don't think you'd overlook something that obvious.
• hoops23

  

  I haven't looked at +/- or PER because I hate them, but I do believe Andy is 2nd or 3rd in +/-
• thedynasty1998

  

  Look I respect Andy's game and his effort. But if he were on the Nets roster this year, he's probably averaging 5 ppg and 8 rpg. He's just not that talented. I get what you say with his value off the bench because he does bring energy, but to say he's the Cav's 2nd most valuable player is just laughable.
• GOONx19

  

  SQ_Crazies wrote: For perspective, LeBron's net is +16.2. Kobe is + 11.5. Andy's is higher than Kobe's.

  So let me get this straight. You think Andy is a better player than Kobe?
  
  IDIOT.
  
  
  
  
  
• Footwedge

  Verajou should not be the 6th man on this team...he should start. And #4 should be coming in off the bench.
• Footwedge

  thedynasty1998 wrote: Look I respect Andy's game and his effort. But if he were on the Nets roster this year, he's probably averaging 5 ppg and 8 rpg. He's just not that talented. I get what you say with his value off the bench because he does bring energy, but to say he's the Cav's 2nd most valuable player is just laughable.

  I doubt that. The Nets woulf probably have 5 more wins than they do. AV would be getting 30 minutes a game, easily averaging a double double.
  
  Don't know if he's the second best player on the Cavs, but he would be missed the most after LBJ...if injured.
  
  I don't really understand how people can't see that. Really don't.
• hoops23

  

  No, Andy shouldn't be starting. He's best off the bench because he brings energy and to the second unit and also can be a spark plug to the starting unit.
  
  And yes, Andy is the 2nd most valuable guy on this team. People who don't watch Cavs games as much as us fans wouldn't understand that.
  
  He's NOT a better player than Mo, Antawn, Delonte, or some of the others, but what he brings to this team is just as important..
  
  In fact, I'd go ahead and call Delonte a "mini" Andy V, because he plays with the same type of energy. Delonte is a very good rebounder for his size and is also abusing other guards down on the block with his post up step back J.
• Eric Taylor

  If he is not a better player, how can he be the 2nd most valuable player on the team?
  
  Please help me understand that.
• hoops23

  

  Because his defense, rebounding and hustle, mixed in with his uncanny cuts and ability to get under opposing teams skin make him the 2nd most valuable player. What he does for this team is amazing.
  
  I've seen some stagnant Cavs games recently. They're going through the motions and waiting for the playoffs.. They've been trailing in a couple of them to some scrub teams, yet Andy is always providing a spark.
  
  Look what he did against Boston for example..
  
  You DON'T have to be the BEST player to be one of the most VALUABLE.
  
  Two entirely DIFFERENT things.
  
  For instance, LeBron is the Most valuable and best player.
  
  When Steve Nash won two MVPS, he was the most valuable on the best team, but he was NOT the best player in the league.