Well, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not have good luck this draft lottery- falling from #2 to #5. Last year, that was not good- I really wanted Zion Williamson (who went #1 to New Orleans) or Ja Morant (who went #2 to Minnesota). Instead the Cavs drafted Darius Garland, who is a work in process. I can't get a read on his ceiling as a player.
This year, the draft is a muddle- a combination of COVID cancelling the NCAA tournament and just an apparent lack of a franchise type player. I've seen 5-7 players in the mock draft going #1 (now going to the Minnesota Timberwolves). The last draft like this was 2013, which was a disaster for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They drafted Anthony Bennett with the #1 pick, and he flamed out of the league quickly.
I think the Cavaliers need to play it safe- they have young talent but some obvious holes. Specifically, I see them needing a good wing player who can play defense. The last two years they've drafted small guards who need the ball to be successful. This year, I think they need athletic wings who can and will play defense.
So for the #5 pick, my preference is for them to draft one of these three players:
1A- Devin Vassell (SF, Florida State)
1B- Deni Avdija (F, Maccabi Tel Aviv)
2- Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn)
I think these players are good, fill a big hole, and can work well with the team they have already drafted.
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