That experience, Shapiro said, gave some Cleveland players a feel for playing when "the pressure of contending is on."
All 12 Cleveland players scored, and nine reached double figures.
He also ranks among the top 10 Cleveland players in seven different offensive categories and still the team-mark in putouts with 4,603.
But it wasn't just one or several Cleveland players who were killing the Nets.
Despite the loss, Cleveland players took home a number of awards.
The Cavaliers shot just 41 percent from the field as only three Cleveland players scored in double figures.
Dr. Maher said that last season two Cleveland players - whom he declined to name - started having problems with basic technique.
Starks held up five fingers the other night to let Mike Fratello know one of his Cleveland players was in foul trouble.
He has been hired by the Indians to teach some young Cleveland players one of his specialties: stealing home.
Nine different Cleveland players scored touchdowns in the game.