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Originally Posted by asawadude
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Rasheed is a #4. Playing center is not his game, as he was forced to play center in Detroit after Ben Wallace signed an FA deal with the Bulls. The Pistons tried Nazr Mohammed, then Kwame Brown at center, but ended up having to to play both McDyess and Wallace at the 5 spot. Rasheed is most effective as a #4 which allows him to run high pick and rolls and step out for the 3. This was his in game in Portland and with the Pistons. He essentially plays the role as Z.
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I don't completely disagree with you...however, i believe Rasheed has and can be an effective Center. I believe he's more effective at the position than Ben Wallace ever was. Rasheed is healthier and probably has more years left in him than Shaq anyway. He's talented, athletic and diverse enough to cover the position as well as Magic Johnson covered the Point position. If Cleveland plans on rebuilding for the long-haul as opposed to a quick fix, i believe Rasheed is the better option, considering who they'll be up against in the East.