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The Cleveland Cavaliers are an NBA franchise enjoying the spoils of the first draft pick. Kyrie Irving did not get long to build a resume at Duke, but he did tease scouts with the vision of a basketball player capable of playing as a pure point guard in the mold of Chris Paul at best and Mike Conley at worst. In 2012, Cavs tickets have born witness to a basketball team led by a rookie playing like a veteran at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Irving is leading the roster with 19 points and 6 assists a game. Antawn Jamison has been the second leading scorer, but he is going to be gone after the regular season schedule comes to an end. The Cavs have a player ready to take his pace in rookie Tristan Thompson, who has had to log in some time at center despite only being 6 foot 9. Thompson was the fourth pick in the draft and came into the league as a lefty with long arms. He could be a big time rebounder and a decent scorer both with his back to the basket and facing up. He has shown some of that this season and will have the chance to show his worth in Jamison’s absence.
The big question is going to be how Byron Scott is going to construct a competitive rotation next season. He has some very good pieces, but they may be destined to become valuable assets off the bench. These players include small forward Omri Casspi.
One of the starting pieces is going to come from the upcoming NBA draft. The Cavs are guaranteed one of the better lottery spots, opening the opportunity to welcome super forward Anthony Davis, perimeter player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, small forward Harrison Barnes, shooting guard Jeremy Lamb, and shooting guard Austin Rivers. Coach Scott would love to add Davis so he could forge a defensive renaissance in the 2012-2013 season schedule, but Kidd-Gilchrist could be the less-heralded All Star to come from the championship Kentucky team. Kidd-Gilchrist has a ridiculous seven-foot wingspan, which could make him an incredible perimeter defender in a few years. Right now, he can penetrate and finish at the rim and is an excellent rebounder. If he adds a consistent outside shot to his repertoire, then he could put up 15 points a game next season.
The Cavs are quickly building a contender. They managed to pick up a great point guard and a serviceable power forward in last year’s NBA draft and hope to add a starter with the upcoming lottery pick and a decent bench player with the 26th pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
