Does the Donovan Mitchell Trade Make the Cleveland Cavaliers Contenders?

[@footballfansjj01]

Finally someone who watched the cavs last year and can see the insane potential this young roster has

[@D1Kwazy]

Finally

[@vism2812]

okoro’s development is a huge x factor for the cavs that will determine how high their ceiling really is. the 3 point shooting post all star was a very good sign, as well as his great free throw shooting from january to march. hit over 80% every month, peaking at 89.2% in march. of course his shooting completely tanked in april, but his trainer says they’ve been shooting like crazy this off season, so hopefully he’s more consistent

[@Neoctix]

If he develops to a consistent 3 and D wing like Dorian-Finney Smith of the Mavs, then they have a great glue guy who can knock down catch and shoot on a relatively high clip and a good perimeter and team defender.

[@vism2812]

@@Neoctix he’s gonna need to be respected out there in order to fully utilize his great slashing abilities. once he starts getting guarded on the perimeter, opportunities to attack closeouts and make sneaky backdoor cuts will come a lot more often

[@dearmas9068]

Okoro and Mobley are about to take big leaps this year

[@jojetparedes4024]

Cavs took Okoro for his defensive skills, so yeah, they don't need him to shot a lot. He's really good at chasing down perimeter threats and getting them to commit to the inside area where Allen and Mobley can handle the rest. You're right though that he just have to make his shots whenever he is given the opportunity. As for Spida and Garland, they both play well with primary ball handlers (Conley and Rubio/Rondo) so they're good. Cavs might need 1 or 2 seasons to fine tune their system and they're gonna be a perennial threat after that.. Again, nice video and a straightforward analysis just the way I like it..

[@ButterI3ean]

The cavs were already gonna be my league pass team before the Mitchell trade bc I was so high on them. Now I’m excited to see them even more, and I’m a Miami fan lmao

[@raushanminor970]

Is league pass worth it bro? Thinking about trying it this year

[@iAreH4x0rZ]

good footage backed by some solid metrics similar to thinking basketball. I love what you're doing analyzing young or underrated players! goated channel incoming

[@rockethoops8235]

I think the Cavs solidify themselves as contenders with the Celtics, 76ers, Bucks, and Heat (idk if they rlly true contenders this year) with Garland, Mitchell, Mobley, and Allen kickstarting the greatest young core in the league

[@jordanbrook90]

Pelicans youngcore better but they close

[@escape8069]

@@jordanbrook90 No they aren’t Cavs had 2 all stars and damn near the rookie of the year. Meanwhile pelicans young core is promising your best player hasn’t played in a year so we gotta see how Zion plays with the young core.

[@efx80]

Haven't even played a game together and you're saying they are contenders 😂 raptors still better

[@saibotshawdow5090]

@@efx80 how bruv Ure adding a superstar too a team that was a 4 seed when healthy. Cavs clear the raps easily

[@efx80]

@@saibotshawdow5090 Mitchell is not a superstar and he plays no defense

[@dominikpavicic6526]

Excellent video as always! You are on a whole different level when it comes to the NBA community. If the Cavs are able to have a healthy season, I truly believe they can have a deep playoff run. The biggest factor in my opinion is how will Evan Mobley grow as a player. He has the potential to be a borderline superstar in the coming years. I am looking forward to the new era for the Cavaliers!

[@jastrology4192]

Go Mobley and go USC!

[@redluke8119]

Here from Rusty and yalls series together I love forgotten primes I am here to harrass you to make one on Rasheed Wallace people forget how much of a threat that man was on all ends of the court forget about the technical fouls narrative look at him from a pure skill standpoint and he's up there on the list one of my all times (on the super low side of 50 maybe a hair outside) still one of the all times and that 2004 pistons team was a once in a lifetime occurance crying shame they arent viewed in a better light by most

[@hubertsumlin9697]

Nice work, excellent content. I'm very excited about the revamped Cavs!

[@ryantristani5091]

This and Thinking Basketball have to be the 2 best analytical basketball channels out there, with Rusty Buckets being the best casual discussion channel imo undoubtedly.

[@thegreekfreak8]

I think they will eventually be contenders, but not this season. But you never really know because Donovan Mitchell is one of the NBAs most elite playoff performers currently, so who knows what could happen.

[@bootycheeks9262]

I don’t think they’re finals contenders yet but def not a first round exit

[@AndrewFenichel]

Great stuff as always man. My Cavs +12500 to win the chip bet is looking NICE lol

[@jakubsedlacek3694]

This content is really above the rest imo. Hope you get recognized and grow really quickly.

[@maartenvz]

The east is going to be very exciting. Boston and Philly got better, Milwaukee has Middleton back, when things click Brooklyn or Atlanta could be dangerous and then there are still Toronto, Miami and Chicago. I wouldnt be surprised if Cleveland does not finish in the top 4 as they integrate Mitchell but also learn to adjust to having a target on their back (that was missing last year).

[@andrewholm49]

I’m not overly worried about the defensive side of the ball, their defensive approach was to run players off the perimeter and funnel them to the basket. Lauri was pretty important as he had the size on the perimeter. It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments they make to cover for that lack of size on the perimeter

[@henrybiggs3113]

He had the size, but he didn't have the speed on the perimeter... His strengths was hands & passing lanes & being lengthy against perimeters players near the basket... He'll be missed, but it wont affect the offense or defense in any way... He didn't excell in any one great thing... He was a well rounded role player... Can hit 3's, finish @ the rim, gets blocks within his reach... The Bulls tried to make him a main contributor... That's not his style of play... The Cavs opened eyes on how to use Lauri... But do the teams have the cast the Cavs had around him...💯💯💯

[@samn90834]

@@henrybiggs3113 have you seen Lauri in euro basket? Multiple 30+ point games and a 43 point game in the knockout stages, the man looks like a monster, I’m expecting him to blossom in a much bigger role in Utah

[@henrybiggs3113]

@@samn90834 / Have you seen Lauri in the NBA...🤔🤔🤔 Same player, different leagues... I know Lauri's capabilities... Saw them firsthand all last season... He gave Cavs an awkward lineup that worked positively... He was only a major cog because of his length... He wasn't a primary scorer nor a go to option for a bucket... & his defense came in handy by getting steals, rebounding over smaller forwards, & blocking shots near the rim... He wasn't league average in any area... Was actually slow footed for the small forward position... But it didn't stand out or matter because he got Allen & Mobley behind him if he got beat, just like the guards do...💯💯💯 Last year, all the fans were claiming the Cavs were overpaying for a bum... Lauri proved that he is an well rounded player good @ many things, but not great @ anything... As long as he's not the first or second option, he'll add pluses to the plus/minus stats... The Cavs roster & style of play allowed Lauri to be competent... If teams that got & get him in the future don't use him like the Cavs did, they'll get the Bull's Lauri...💯💯💯

[@samn90834]

@@henrybiggs3113 Bulls Lauri was a very very good player in his second year and showed unicorn potential, but the awful coaching he then had to deal with wasted him. I’m not saying he’s gonna be a superstar but especially after Eurobasket he deserves another shot as a scoring threat

[@henrybiggs3113]

@@samn90834 / Okay then... You don't need to keep calling me out just to explain that... I never denied Lauri not having a good season in Chicago... I only stated what he brought to the Cavs, & why he was expendable... But you've added another great point, coaching staff... & the Cavs added Luke Walton this off-season... I want to say that would've been huge for Lauri, but it's a huge addition for the team period...💯💯💯

[@JmssBraendle]

10-20 years ago this team would be a favourite to win but the league is so deep today that this is a 4/5 seed now lol

[@dirkman8155]

Phenomenal video.

[@Enlightened_SpursFan]

0:36 JEEZ that photo is cold

[@reidb6327]

Great video

[@emsj86]

Wish Philly did the trade with harden for Mitchell

[@yunan9610]

Both Garland and Mitchell can play off ball and create their own shots so yea they're gonna be fine

[@dearmas9068]

People worried about Garland and Mitchell with only 1 ball, remember this: Garland was at his best when Rubio had the ball last year. They thrived together. The only question is can Mitchell be a strong playmaker - not even a Rubio level playmaker, just an above average one.

[@ryantristani5091]

I have no doubt in my mind that he can. Mitchell's passing chops are very underrated. I also think Mitchell and Garland are both capable off-ball scorers.

[@nick-ky7ql]

Loved the vids

[@samuelyancy7323]

Idc what amyone says. This team is a title contender

[@northshores7319]

In the 71/72 season West and Goodrich each averaged 25 ppg. That team has the longest win streak and is one of the top 5 all time teams. It is the other players who will need to adjust to make the Cavs combo work well.

[@jif_peanutbutter2688]

Watching this after Mitchell dropped 71 on the bulls

[@theatlanticfiles]

Playoff team, yes. Championship contender, not yet. Need more development from Mobley still, also have to figure out the SF position. Will Okoro develop, will LeVert play to his fullest potential? Also the health of the bench pieces is a question mark like Rubio and Love

[@automatic303]

Love your channel!

[@justinthai05]

Love the vid. Can you make a blazers video?

[@amaanpanjwani4398]

every video is fire

[@saibotshawdow5090]

Number 1 seed im callling it now

[@tomkearney5570]

Cleveland vs Memphis 2025 finals!!!

[@ian7064]

I love the Cavs and I believe this team should be very good but I think they're still a piece of two away from being legit finals contenders

[@notasuperuser]

Okoro is a misfit. He doesn't play well at the 3 spot because he doesn't rebound well and also doesn't have the length to deal with the superstar starting wings. Okoro's best skill is his point of attack defense and that skill is redundant in the starting lineup because he will not be guarding the backcourt. And to add to all of that, Cavs will also have issues with extending him...because he won't be worth it for them whether he makes a "leap" or not. They may as well hope Windler makes the leap or Caris balls out.

[@Julienuh]

I don’t think this next year will be theirs, but give them 1-2-3 more years to continue to develop their young guys and they’ll absolutely be championships contenders every single year.

[@CC-bw7im]

Cleveland is gonna be fun as fuck to watch this season

[@supremedreams2]

For me, this is the true process.

[@diegoandres8711]

They just the Utah Jazz of the East now

[@scottrichards3587]

Hell yes! Next dynasty!

[@dearmas9068]

This very well could be a reality. I'm pumped about it

[@DeeJay_VII]

wassup alex

[@AlexHoops]

Yo

[@3hristopher]

To me it’s either the cavs or the nuggest who are taking it this year

[@EnvyTraxus]

36% on 4-5 wide open c&s 3s is not gonna warrant enough respect from te defense

[@crisflores8925]

I will say yes!!! CHICKEN CONTENDERS 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dino_Discovery_Channel]

I hope Mitchell and the Cavs meet Gobert and the Wolves in the finals.

[@Nochilllenny]

Dat boi gawland

[@scottrichards3587]

Mitchell's playoff experience will make the Cavs immediate contenders.

[@OneLove7491]

I actually cannot believe caris levert has been reduced to just one mention of his name in this video. Makes me sick. He needs to get out of Cleveland or prove to everyone this year that he’s the real deal. 19 4 and 4 in his last health season, and hopefully he’s recovered from his kidney cancer and broken leg. Despite both those he was still ballin, hopefully he can get on a team to be that second shot creator and ball handler because he’s so much more than a simple passing mention in this video.

[@AlexHoops]

To be fair, this video is primarily about their core four guys. Dwelling on him and the supporting cast wouldn’t have fit well.

[@ravenjohnesguerra691]

YES

[@omnitheus5442]

Short answer - NO

[@ThatonedudenamedAustin]

Go cavs

[@mentalprograming5365]

darius garland is kyle lowry jarett alen is joakim noah donovan mitchell is D.wade somebody help me with evan mobley

[@ianhenry6874]

Evan Mobley is Chris Bosh

[@dearmas9068]

Mobley is a hybrid of Anthony Davis, Giannis, and Garnett. Garland is a hybrid of Steve Nash and Steph Curry. Jarrett Allen is so much more skilled and athletic than Joakim Noah...

[@user-dr2hf5oo8l]

He'll no lmao 🤣 😂 😆 💀 😅 Mitchell was on a better team with better players /coaches and overall organizations and couldn't do nothing with that. Plus Mitchell's defense will get exposed everytime he is on the court.

[@arthurgrey1368]

You joking, he’s not a superstar, we took a step back.

[@AlexHoops]

Drop a time stamp of where I call him a superstar

[@Tsuny999]

No lol

[@kennethdecastro4552]

1 thing for sure mobley growth will be stunned because garland and mitchell is both to much ball hog

[@dearmas9068]

Lol, did you just call Garland a ball hog? Please pay attention to the sport before speaking on it

[@elishaisrael]

No. It was a lateral trade that gutted their depth.

[@dearmas9068]

Lol, terrible casual fan take.

[@elishaisrael]

@@dearmas9068 you said that on the last thread. Not wasting my time explaining again.

[@dearmas9068]

@@elishaisrael you're wasting your time commenting at all since you clearly dont understand the sport or its players, ya scrub.

[@elishaisrael]

@@dearmas9068 ppl are allowed to have their opinions. Stop being a troll.

[@dearmas9068]

@@elishaisrael smarter people than you made a CLEARLY smart decision to improve. And you are spending your time on several videos spouting belliggerent childish arrogance on the matter, in spite of being proven wrong a dozen times over. Who, exactly, is the troll here?

[@efx80]

Raptors still better

[@johnmarkson1990]

obviously. they literally just won the chip a few yars ago.

[@nothingnothing7621]

Lmaoo

[@-ASTROMAGIC]

I need whatchu smokin

[@efx80]

@@-ASTROMAGIC you need to watch some nba games

[@dearmas9068]

HAHAHA! Raps fans are hilariously clueless and belligerent.

[@maxhernandez6590]

First