"However, more accurately, Hansen played out the ideal state of a major perimeter playmaker.
Whether it was James or Harden, even Paul could only achieve parts of this state.
And Barkley mentioned James, largely because of the trade the Cavaliers made with the New York Knicks last summer.
With Bargnani and JR Smith now in the Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks' previous season being characterized by their "One Star and Four Shooters" tactic, it was difficult not to associate Hansen with James.
Not to mention that Hansen is now in the Cavaliers, where James previously adhered to the standard play of a major playmaker.
By about 10 minutes into the first quarter, the score was 24 to 16, the Cavaliers leading.
A team ranked tenth in strength playing against one ranked sixth, fans were witnessing for the first time the power of Hansen playing as a major playmaker.
Hansen was substituted for rest at this time, and both sides progressively brought in their substitutes.
