Cleveland got Free in '85 season

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    jbbKing James JBB Banned Member

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> World B. Free, the Cavaliers' indomitable guard, produced the signature line of the 1984-85 season.

    With their record at two victories and 19 losses, the Cavs were on pace to challenge the 1973 Philadelphia 76ers record of 9-73, worst in NBA history.

    I asked Free, who was just coming off an injury, if the Cavs could win nine games. "Are you kidding?" he exclaimed. "I'll win nine games by myself."

    He was more than right. With the brilliant Free leading the charge, the Cavs went 34-27 the rest of the way and made the playoffs with a 36-46 record.    </div>

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    Vyper -Vintage '73-

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    man this cat was a scoring machine..I remember him against the Bulls..drillin' the midrange and goin' to the hole on Mike...its a shame that lots of young cats forget guys like World...
     
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    Why his number is not retired really makes me mad.
     
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    A lot of people believe that he single handedly kept the Cavs franchise in Cleveland during his tenure with the team.
     
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