Chapter 86: The Fisherman.
Two days later, the Cavaliers hosted the Bobcats at home.
This was Jamison's debut for the Cavaliers.
Coach Brown didn't seem to have figured out how to handle the ball distribution yet, so Jamison wasn't in the starting lineup for this game.
It wasn't a big deal since Jamison had only recently joined the team. He barely had time to learn the plays, let alone get familiar with all his teammates.
However, this decision led to an unexpected outcome.
The Bobcats had originally spent two months deliberating before selecting Henderson, but less than a month into the season, they abandoned the idea of making him their cornerstone. Instead, they traded with the Warriors for 'Captain Jack' Stephen Jackson.
After joining the Bobcats, Jackson averaged a career-high 17.8 field goal attempts per game and scored a career-high 21.1 points per game.
His efficiency wasn't great, but he could handle the ball and score in crucial moments, which was a much-needed boost for the team.
With Tyson Chandler anchoring the paint, Gerald Wallace and Boris Diaw leading the wings, and Jackson contributing on the perimeter, along with a more polished Raymond Felton in his contract year, the Bobcats had become a playoff-caliber team.
Moreover, this roster had a solid defensive capability, making them a tough team to beat when their offense clicked.
On this particular night, they shot 54.7% from the field, 47.4% from three-point range, and outrebounded the Cavaliers by 10, ultimately defeating Cleveland 110-101.