Even when the Cleveland Cavaliers Whereas we’re atop the NBA with a 29-4 report, there are nonetheless some areas the place groups might add depth.
Though the Cavaliers presently do not have a first-round decide, they might nonetheless land an NBA-caliber participant with certainly one of their two second-round picks.
Right here is who Bleacher Report predicts the Cavaliers will choose of their newest simulated model:
Tucker DeVries is a really fascinating participant to draft for the Cavaliers. He is a small ahead who’s presently averaging 14.9 factors, 4.9 rebounds and a pair of.8 assists whereas taking pictures 41.2 p.c from the ground and 47.3 from behind the arc.
The Cavaliers might use another flooring spacing, particularly if Caris LeVert is not on the roster subsequent season. DeVries might definitely fill that void.
As B/R additionally factors out, “his accuracy, vary, taking pictures strikes and pull-up recreation ought to give him an opportunity with the fitting match and NBA alternative.”
There’s an opportunity Villanova’s Eric Dixon falls within the draft merely due to the 23-year-old’s age. Nonetheless, this may very well be a bonus for a group just like the Cavs, who is likely to be on the lookout for NBA-ready gamers.
B/R notes that Dixon’s “25.8 factors per recreation is spectacular, however scouts will likely be extra intrigued by the taking pictures.” He makes 50.0% of his 6.5 three-point makes an attempt per recreation. He transformed a ridiculous 17 out of 27 pick-and-pop alternatives.”
Dixon is presently averaging 25.6 factors and a pair of.0 assists whereas taking pictures 53.8 p.c from the ground and 50 p.c from three this season.
At 6-foot-8 and with a historical past of taking pictures from lengthy vary, Dixon may very well be a strong alternative for somebody like Georges Niang a yr from now.
These mock picks clearly have a theme: The Cavaliers ought to goal forwards with long-range taking pictures potential.
If Wine and Gold might choose even certainly one of these gamers, it will be a strong addition to an already strong NBA bench.