He averaged 17.8 points and shot 43.6 percent from 3-point range that season, when he helped James and the Cavaliers finish with a 66-16 regular-season record before losing in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Flash forward to five years later, LeBron James is back in Cleveland. The signing of Williams may mean that Cleveland is cooling on trading for Joe Johnson or Jamal Crawford.
Williams said a few months after “The Decision” he actually considered retirement after James’ departure.
Both Williams and James should be happy about a reunion. But instead of picking the Cavaliers, West has chose to play for the Spurs. But those rumors appear to have been just that as Williams will return home to the team he spent two and a half years with earlier in his career. The two will now be sharing the point guard spot.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a new player, an old player.
As a member of the Timberwolves in January, Mo Williams scored 52 points in one game.
The veteran’s minimum is for less than $2 million for someone with Williams experience.
A year ago Williams started 33 games between his two teams.
Analysis: Should Kyrie Irving again miss time to injury, the Cavs’ offense will be better prepared to cope thanks to Williams.
Williams is 32 and entering his 13th season, but this isn’t a Shawn Marion or Mike Miller situation.
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Plus, who can forget his 52-point explosion against the Pacers in Indiana that snapped a 15-game ‘Wolves losing streak and gave him a career and franchise-high?
