Michael Cage - PF (84)

[Gadorg]

Name: Michael Cage
Position: Power Forward
Number: 44
DOB: January 28, 1962
Drafted: First Round, 14th overall
Age when drafted: 22
College: San Diego State
Hometown: West Memphis, Arkansas
Height: 6'9
Weight: 224 lbs

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STRENGTHS: One of the better rebounders in the league; led the league in rebounding in '88 at 13.03 per game, which at the time made him just the 4th power forward in history to accomplish that feat. Good defender as a power forward who occasionally played center. Hard worker who kept himself in great shape. Durable. Decent hands that enabled him to average about a steal per game.

WEAKNESSES: Limited offensive game consisting of putbacks and dunks. His talents as a rebounder did not translate into being a proficient shotblocker, as he averaged only 0.6 per game for his career. Limited ballhandler and perimeter defender.  Out-sized on most nights when he was forced to play center.

SIGNIFICANT INFO: 1 time NBA rebounding champion; beat out Charles Oakley for rebounding title by grabbing 30 on the final day of the '88 season. The all time leading rebounder and second leading scorer in San Diego State history. Nicknamed the "Windexman"for his rebounding ability and hard work on defense. '84 NCAA 2nd team All American.
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1-5 rate the following for each category (half points can be given

Ins 3
Jps 2
Fts 3
3Ps 1
Hnd 1.5
Pas 1.5
ORb 3.5
DRb 4
PsD 3.5
PrD 1
Stl 1.5
Blk 1.5
Qck 2
Str 3.5
Jmp 3.0
Sta 4

[San Francisco]

Name: Michael Cage
Position: Center/Power Forward
Number: 44
DOB: January 28, 1962
Drafted: 1st Round (14th Pick)
Age when drafted: 23
College: San Diego State
Hometown: West Memphis, Arkansas
Height: 6’9”
Weight: 224 lbs


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STRENGTHS: Tough defensive player and personality who isn’t afraid to put people on the floor using his great strength (classic V shape body). Excellent rebounder, he averaged 7.6rpg in 26.1mpg for career and led the NBA in rebounding in 1987-88( 13 total 5.2 offensive). Decently quick hands led to 0.9 steals per game per career. Although not much of an offensive threat (only 3 years in career with +10ppg) he is efficient shooting .515 for career from floor.

WEAKNESSES: Although fairly quick and a natural athlete is not a big leaper and does not block shots. Struggles from the FT line (career .664) and really has no jump shot let alone a 3pt shot to speak of. Mainly scores on put backs, dunks and other garbage plays. A bit undersized to guard the biggest centers despite great strength and not good defensively on the perimeter.

SIGNIFICANT INFO: Played 15 NBA seasons and appeared in 80+ games in 10 of them and only missed more than 10 in his year (durable!) 5 times in Top 10 in offensive rebounding (23rd All Time) 62nd in career rebounds (total). Led NBA in rebounding in 1987-88 (13rpg). Has an amazing Jheri Curl. Nicknamed John Shaft.

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1-5 rate the following for each category (half points can be given)


Ins 2
Jps 2
Fts 3
3Ps 0
Hnd 3.5
Pas 1.5
ORb 5
DRb 4.5
PsD 4
PrD 2
Stl 3.5
Blk 2.5
Qck 3.5
Str 4.5
Jmp 3.5
Sta 5