There seems to be a lot of if's in that deal for it to do much to improve Cleveland.
If Wallace can return to some sort of the form he had in Detroit, if Cleveland can handle playing 4 on 5 offensively when he is on the court.
If Wally can fit in with the team for the first time in his career. If Cleveland can handle playing 4 on 5 defensively when he is on the court.
I think Cleveland got a bit better because of the depth they added but I am not sure that Wallace is an upgrade at all on Gooden or that Smith, Wally and West are that good that they help with the big talent gap between the Cav's and Celts/Pistons.
Wallace has not looked good playing in Chicago and personally I think it has more to do with him being an older 6'8 center than not getting along with Skiles. He never should have left Detroit for the money grab and even playing with Lebron will not hide the fact that he can't do the things he could against the much bigger guys anymore.
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