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Sasha Pavlovic
By:
Brian Hagerman


Brian Hagerman gives us the quick breakdown on the newest Cavalier.


Aleksander "Sasha" Pavlovic, was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 19th selection in the 2003 NBA draft.  He averaged 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

Utah Coach Jerry Sloan loves veteran players and thus Pavlovic didn't see much playing time.  In large part, also, due to the emergence of Raja Bell and the acquisitions of former Cav Matt Harpring and later Gordon Giricek.

Pavlovic has great size and long arms for an athletic swingman.  His shooting, size, athleticism to go along with his quick first step make him an intriguing young player.  He's 6'7" and just over 200 pounds.  He has good handles on the ball.  When he's on, he can catch fire and be hard to stop, which in turn leads to his aggressive and love to go one-on-one .

He has various moves which includes using both hands to attack the rim.  Can hit the open mid-range jumper with consistency.  Pavlovic can be pretty acrobatic down low at times.  He has better than average vision and court awareness.

He needs to mature.  His youthfulness and knowledge of the game need to improve.  Pavlovic needs to learn how to use his athletic skills on defense and offense alike.  He had trouble adjusting to the NBA defensive schemes, which also limited his time in Sloan's rotation.

Pavlovic has room for growth and good potential.

 


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