Is Everything Really Upgraded?

The main things that the Cavaliers were looking for during this off season was depth in their bench and taller players.

They did an admirable job at meeting these requirements; however, I just don't think everything is perfect as yet.

Compared to last year, the Cavs' offense has improved. It has become a repetitive statement that, "Defense wins Championships" and the Cavaliers' Shooting Guards are the perfect examples.

The position is up for grabs between Anthony Parker(6"6) and Delonte West (6"3).

Anthony Parker MIGHT be the best option offensively but defensively, I see a slice of Swiss cheese: GOOD, but some holes here and there.

Parker is a really good player and was a starter before he came to Cleveland. Delonte West has been dealing with personal problems and his spot might be in jeopardy. West is an outstanding interior defender and his small size allows him to keep up with quick guards like Rajon Rondo. He also has very quick hands and arguably, one of the best defenders in the NBA.

On the other hand, Parker does not have that title. He lacks the aggressiveness that Delonte uses to throw other Shooting Guards around and the quick speed that allowed West to average 1.5 steals per game.

Any day I will use Delonte West to guard a very quick PG, and without a doubt, Mike Brown will always put West on the better point guards.

Size does matter, but it isn't all that counts. Little Delonte West is a perfect example of big things coming in small packages. He might be small but he is a better defender and an amazing team hustler. If it's not LeBron running for the loose ball, it's obviously D-West.

Last year in the post season he was obviously the Cavalier's 2-nd option after LeBron. Both played over 80-minutes per game combined.

Even Mo Williams isn't quick enough to get into the lane, which explains why LeBron is usually the one guarding the exceptional Point Guards.

Unless Cleveland can find a shooting guard that is Anthony Paker's, height, but has Delonte's incredible speed and defense, then they did not really upgrade overall on the Shooting Guard position.

I've heard it too many times, "Defense wins championships" thus making Delonte the best starting material at the 2-position.