Fri Sep 03 2010
Staff report
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Jamario Moon to a contract offer sheet last Friday, which gives the Miami Heat until noon this Friday to match the offer.
If the Heat do not match the offer, then Moon will become the newest — and very possibly — last member on the Cavs’ roster prior to the start of the 2009-10 season.
It is reported that the Cavs have offered Moon the remainder of their mid-level exception, which will be approximately $2 million per year for a guaranteed two years.
The Heat may be less likely to match the Cavs’ offer as the team pursues higher profile players still remaining in the free-agency pool. This may leave the door open for the Cavs, who are looking for contributing players.
Moon may not be a very well-known name, but is a player that has quality skills and will be a complementary player — without question — for the Cavs.
Moon was not drafted after attending the Meridian Community College, but made a name for himself in the NBA’s Developmental League and eventually earned a contract from the Toronto Raptors.
Moon quickly became a part of the Raptors’ regular rotation during the 2007-08 season, where he averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
He was traded to the Heat last season, and during time with both the Raptors and Heat, he averaged 7.2 points per game.
At 6-foot-8, Moon can play most positions, but fits best as a small forward. He is a decent defender, who will likely benefit defensively by the Cavs’ system and being surrounded by other quality defenders.
Offensively, Moon can be electric. He is very athletic and can finish at the rim.
Moon is not a great outside shooter, but can hit them when open. He weighs 205 pounds, so dribble penetration is not his best attribute, but still part of his game.
He is a career 79.4 percent free-throw shooter, 47.8 field-goal shooter and 34.4 from 3-point range.
Moon participated in the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-STar Weekend.
Moon could be the second bargain the Cavs swiped during this summer’s freee-agent period. First, the team landed the versatile Anthony Parker for approximately $6 million over two years.
Moon, a native of Goodwater, Ala., will be a reserve for the Cavs, but his versatility to play multiple positions will allow him to relieve anyone playing the two, three and sometimes four spots.
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