The 50 Greatest Players in Cleveland Cavaliers History

This is the worst part of the year for a Cleveland Cavaliers fan. The team is in last place, the excitement of the trade deadline is over, and we still have a few months until the draft. To me it sounds like the perfect time to countdown the 50 Greatest Players in Cleveland Cavaliers History.

I did not rank the players solely based on how talented they were in their career or even while they were with the Cavaliers. I took into consideration the amount of games they played in a Cavaliers uniform and their contributions to the team. I also factored in how many playoff teams they were apart of, how many awards they won, and of course their career stats in a Cavaliers uniform.

Walt Frazier and Bill Laimbeer are great players and both played for the Cavaliers. But you won't see them on this list, because their contributions to the team were minimal.

Another example is Danny Ferry. Was he a draft bust? Yes. Is he partially to blame for the "decision"? Probably. Does that matter on this list? Nope. What does matter is that Danny Ferry played over 700 games in a Cleveland uniform and was a good sixth man on 6 playoff teams.

With all of that in mind, enjoy the list and lets hope in a few years we can put someone else in that number one spot.

50. Eric Snow

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SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 10: Eric Snow #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to control the ball under pressure from Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game Two of the 2007 NBA Finals on June 10, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Anton

Position: PG

Years: 2005-2008

Games: 267

PPG: 4.0

RPG: 2.1

APG: 2.4

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

49. Gerald Wilkins

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13 May 1993: Guard Gerald Wilkins of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for two during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Position: G-F

Years: 1993-1994

Games: 162

PPG: 12.7

RPG: 3.2

APG: 2.7

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

48. Dick Snyder

Position: G-F

Years: 1975-1978

Games: 304

PPG: 10.6

RPG: 2.1

APG: 2.4

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

47. Randy Smith

Position: G-F

Years: 1980-1981

Games: 164

PPG: 16.1

RPG: 2.7

APG: 4.4

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

46. Ricky Davis

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 3: Ricky Davis #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers with an official during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 3, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

Position: SG

Years: 2002-2004

Games: 183

PPG: 16.0

RPG: 4.1

APG: 4.0

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

45. Carlos Boozer

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 3: Carlos Boozer #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 3, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

Position: PF

Years: 2003-2004

Games: 156

PPG: 12.6

RPG: 9.4

APG: 1.6

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

44. Rick Roberson

Position: F-C

Years: 1972-1973

Games: 125

PPG: 12.8

RPG: 12.0

APG: 1.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

43. Geoff Huston

Position: PG

Years: 1981-1985

Games: 268

PPG: 10.4

RPG: 1.7

APG: 6.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

42. Lamond Murray

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10 Jan 2001: Lamond Murray #30 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks onto the court during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The Kings defeated the Cavaliers 108-103. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood

Position: SF

Years: 2000-2002

Games: 223

PPG: 15.0

RPG: 5.1

APG: 1.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

41. Delonte West

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 29: Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograp

Position: G

Years: 2008-2010

Games: 150

PPG: 10.3

RPG: 3.1

APG: 3.6

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

40. Brevin Knight

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20 Mar 1999: Brevin Knight #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passing the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 113-83.

Position: PG

Years: 1998-2001

Games: 198

PPG: 9.0

RPG: 3.1

APG: 7.6

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: NBA All-Rookie Team

Playoff Teams: 1

39. Walt Wesley

Position: C

Years: 1971-1973

Games: 176

PPG: 14.3

RPG: 8.3

APG: 0.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

38. Larry Hughes

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SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 10: Larry Hughes #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks across the court in Game Two against the San Antonio Spurs of the 2007 NBA Finals on June 10, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledg

Position: SG

Years: 2006-2008

Games: 146

PPG: 14.3

RPG: 3.9

APG: 3.3

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

37. Roy Hinson

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LOS ANGELES - 1987: Roy Hinson #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers rests during the 1987 game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Position: F-C

Years: 1984-1986

Games: 238

PPG: 13.6

RPG: 7.3

APG: 1.0

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 1

36. Kenny Carr

Position: F

Years: 1980-1982

Games: 201

PPG: 14.1

RPG: 9.0

APG: 1.6

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

35. Bob Sura

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10 Apr 1996: Guard Bob Sura of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands on the court during a game against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

Position: SG

Years: 1996-2000

Games: 330

PPG: 8.1

RPG: 2.8

APG: 3.7

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

34. Daniel Gibson

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CLEVELAND - JUNE 02: Daniel Gibson #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after the Cavs beat the Detroit Pistons 98-82 in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs on June 2, 2007 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, O

Position: G

Years: 2007-Present

Games: 298

PPG: 8.1

RPG: 2.0

APG: 1.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 4

33. Wesley Person

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20 Mar 1999: Wesley Person #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shooting a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 113-83.

Position: SG

Years: 1998-2002

Games: 328

PPG: 12.0

RPG: 3.6

APG: 2.0

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 1

32. Drew Gooden

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CLEVELAND - JUNE 12: Drew Gooden #90 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced before Game Three of the NBA Finals on June 12, 2007 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

Position: PF

Years: 2005-2008

Games: 292

PPG: 11.9

RPG: 8.6

APG: 1.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

31. John Bagley

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LOS ANGELES - 1988: John Bagley #5 of the New Jersey Nets dribbles the ball at the perimeter during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1988. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and a

Position: PG

Years: 1983-1987

Games: 375

PPG: 9.4

RPG: 2.9

APG: 6.2

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 1

30. Chris Mills

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4 Dec 1996: Forward Chris Mills of the Cleveland Cavaliers slam dunks the ball during a game against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Cavaliers won the game 87-54. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Position: SF

Years: 1994-1997

Games: 319

PPG: 12.6

RPG: 5.4

APG: 2.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

29. Jim Cleamons

Position: G

Years: 1973-1977

Games: 377

PPG: 9.4

RPG: 3.6

APG: 4.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: (1) Second Team All-Defense

Playoff Teams: 1

28. Cliff Robinson

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1987: Cliff Robinson #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers holds the ball during the 1987-1988 NBA season. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Position: PF

Years: 1982-1984

Games: 180

PPG: 17.7

RPG: 10.5

APG: 2.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

27. Lenny Wilkens

Position: PG

Years: 1973-1974

Games: 149

PPG: 18.5

RPG: 4.2

APG: 7.7

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

26. Shawn Kemp

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10 Feb 1999: Shawn Kemp #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers waits on the court during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 87-77. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsp

Position: PF

Years: 1998-2000

Games: 204

PPG: 18.5

RPG: 9.1

APG: 2.1

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 1

25. Mo Williams

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BOSTON - MAY 13: Mo Williams #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after he is called for a foul in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2010 NBA playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2010 in

Position: PG

Years: 2009-2011

Games: 186

PPG: 16.2

RPG: 3.1

APG: 5.1

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 2

24. Foots Walker

Position: PG

Years: 1975-1980

Games: 427

PPG: 7.2

RPG: 3.0

APG: 5.0

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

23. Phil Hubbard

Position: PF

Years: 1982-1989

Games: 469

PPG: 10.6

RPG: 5.0

APG: 1.2

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

22. Mike Mitchell

Position: SF

Years: 1979-1982

Games: 271

PPG: 19.3

RPG: 5.8

APG: 1.2

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

21. John Johnson

Position: SF

Years: 1971-1973

Games: 231

PPG: 15.9

RPG: 7.1

APG: 4.5

All-Star Games: 2

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 0

20. Danny Ferry

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29 Apr 1999: Danny Ferry #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds up his hand during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 97-86. Mandatory Credit: Ezra O. Shaw /Allsport

Position: F

Years: 1991-2000

Games: 723

PPG: 7.8

RPG: 3.0

APG: 1.4

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 6

19. Tyrone Hill

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10 Apr 1996: Forward Tyrone Hill of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to fend off forward Horace Grant of the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

Position: PF

Years: 1994-1997, 2002-2003

Games: 303

PPG: 10.8

RPG: 9.2

APG: 0.9

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

18. Bobby Phills

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7 Apr 1995: Guard Bobby Phills of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for two during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Position: SG

Years: 1992-1997

Games: 334

PPG: 10.5

RPG: 3.0

APG: 2.5

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: (1) Second Team All-Defense

Playoff Teams: 5

17. Anderson Varejao

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CHICAGO - APRIL 22: Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grabs a rebound over Taj Gibson #22 of the Chicago Bulls in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 22, 2010 in Chica

Position: PF

Years: 2005-Present

Games: 419

PPG: 7.1

RPG: 6.9

APG: 0.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: (1) Second Team All-Defense

Playoff Teams: 5

16. Jim Brewer

Position: F-C

Years: 1974-1979

Games: 462

PPG: 7.5

RPG: 7.7

APG: 1.8

All-Star Games: (2) Second Team All-Defense

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

15. Andre Miller

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26 Mar 2001: Andre Miller #24 of the Cleveland Cavalires with the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The SuperSonics defeated the Cavaliers 104-86. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that th

Position: PG

Years: 2000-2002

Games: 245

PPG: 14.5

RPG: 4.2

APG: 8.2

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: NBA All-Rookie Team

Playoff Teams: 0

14. World B. Free

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INGLEWOOD - 1987: World B. Free #21 of the Houston Rockets waits during a game in the1987-88 season against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or usi

Position: G

Years: 1983-1986

Games: 275

PPG: 23.0

RPG: 2.9

APG: 3.9

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 1

13. Ron Harper

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1989: Ron Harper of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds the ball as Michael Jordan plays defense in Chicago, Illinois during the 1988-1989 NBA season. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Position: PG

Years: 1987-1990

Games: 228

PPG: 19.4

RPG: 4.7

APG: 5.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: NBA All-Rookie Team

Playoff Teams: 2

12. Craig Ehlo

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1989-1990: Guard Craig Ehlo of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game. Mandatory Credit: Tim de Frisco /Allsport

Position: SG

Years: 1987-1993

Games: 513

PPG: 9.9

RPG: 4.4

APG: 3.5

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 5

11. Jim Chones

Position: C

Years: 1975-1979

Games: 400

PPG: 14.3

RPG: 9.5

APG: 1.8

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

10. Campy Russell

Position: SF

Years: 1975-1980, 1985

Games: 410

PPG: 16.1

RPG: 5.1

APG: 2.8

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

9. Terrell Brandon

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20 Feb 1996: Guard Terrell Brandon of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves the ball against the Chicago Bulls during a game played at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 102-76.

Position: PG

Years: 1992-1997

Games: 457

PPG: 12.7

RPG: 2.7

APG: 4.9

All-Star Games: 2

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 4

8. Bingo Smith

Position: G-F

Years: 1971-1980

Games: 720

PPG: 13.2

RPG: 4.2

APG: 2.2

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

7. John "Hot Rod" Williams

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Forward John Williams of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to shoot the ball during a game against the Denver Nuggets.

Position: PF

Years: 1987-1995

Games: 661

PPG: 12.9

RPG: 7.1

APG: 2.1

All-Star Games: 0

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 6

6. Larry Nance

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13 MAY 1993: LARRY NANCE OF THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS ON THE COURT DURING A 104-85 LOSS TO THE CHICAGO BULLS IN THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/ALLSPORT

Position: PF

Years: 1988-1994

Games: 433

PPG: 16.8

RPG: 8.2

APG: 2.6

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: (2) Second Team All-Defense

Playoff Teams: 5

5. Austin Carr

Position: SG

Years: 1972-1980

Games: 635

PPG: 16.2

RPG: 3.0

APG: 2.9

All-Star Games: 1

Awards: 0

Playoff Teams: 3

4. Zydrunas Ilgauskas

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CLEVELAND - MAY 28: Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a play against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO U

Position: C

Years: 1998-2010

Games: 771

PPG: 13.8

RPG: 7.7

APG: 1.2

All-Star Games: 2

Awards: NBA All Rookie Team

Playoff Teams: 6

3. Brad Daugherty

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Center Brad Daugherty of the Cleveland Cavaliers sinks the ball during a game.

Position: C

Years: 1987-1994

Games: 548

PPG: 19.0

RPG: 9.5

APG: 3.7

All-Star Games: 5

Awards: (1) Third Team All-NBA

Playoff Teams: 5

2. Mark Price

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Guard Mark Price of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves the ball during a game.

Position: PG

Years: 1987-1995

Games: 582

PPG: 16.4

RPG: 2.6

APG: 7.2

All-Star Games: 4

Awards: (1) First Team All-NBA, (3) Third Team All-NBA

Playoff Teams: 7

1. LeBron James

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SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers sprays chalk before his game against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA game at ARCO Arena on December 23, 2009 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledge

Position: SF

Years: 2004-2010

Games: 548

PPG: 27.8

RPG: 7.0

APG: 7.0

All-Star Games: 6

Awards: (2) MVP, (4) First Team All-NBA, (2) Second Team All-NBA, (2) First Team All-Defense, Rookie of the Year

Playoff Teams: 5