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Cleveland Cavaliers: 15 NBA stars you forgot played for the Cavs

By Tony Pesta

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4: Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on February 4, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4: Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on February 4, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) /
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3. Deron Williams (2017)

The third pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, Deron Williams shook the world with his stop-and-go speed. His unpredictable handle made countless defenders look lost throughout the years as Williams coasted to three All-Star games and two All-NBA rosters in his 11 season career.

He made a name for himself in Utah, reaching his first All-Star Game at 25-years old. He quickly became one of the league’s best playmakers and was a flamethrower when he began scoring in bunches.

Williams spent half a season with the Dallas Mavericks before jumping to the Cleveland Cavaliers to help them pursue a second straight championship after a buyout. His veteran experience shined at first as Williams put up 35 points and 9 assists in the second-to-last game of the season.

However, his performance plummeted in the NBA Finals. The once trusty point guard turned into a liability. In five games, Williams averaged 1.0 point and 1.0 turnover a game on 2-for-16 shooting from the floor.

His time in Cleveland was short and only memorable for his collapse on the biggest stage. Had Williams played up to his former star status, the Cavaliers may have been able to avoid losing in five games to an all-time great Golden State Warriors team. To no surprise, Williams retired the following summer.

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