Channing Frye had an interesting analogy for what he brings to the young Cleveland Cavaliers team. Frye believes that he acts as a ā€œfire extinguisherā€ for the Cavs and he explains his reasoning that makes perfect sense.

ā€œMy value comes from not taking a shot and giving our guys freedom of mind to think, ā€˜If I need Channing heā€™s always there.ā€™ Like a fire extinguisher,ā€ Frye said to Hayden Grove of Cleveland.com. ā€œHow many times have you ever seen a fire extinguisher used? Maybe once, but youā€™re like, ā€˜Damn, Iā€™m so glad I had the fire extinguisher!ā€™ Right?ā€

Frye is a 13-year NBA veteran with a championship ring on his resume. He may not be the same player he was just a few years ago. But he knows how to play the game the right way and he can be a guiding influence in the young locker room.

Channing Frye has only appeared in six games this season and even that action only included a handful of minutes. But Frye is showcasing his value as a mentor by fully embracing his role and doing everything he can to help the Cavs improve.

It canā€™t be easy for a veteran like Frye to deal with the type of season Cleveland has had ā€” especially when heā€™s been to the top of the mountain with the Cavs. But Frye is taking his role in stride and acting as a ā€œfire extinguisherā€ giving his young teammates some peace of mind that heā€™ll always have their back.