Isaac Okoro is transforming into a reliable two-way force for the Cavs, elevating his offense along with his already stout defense.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro celebrates his score and being fouled on a fast break during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. John Kuntz, cleveland.comAfter a playoff performance he’d sooner forget and a fresh three-year, $38 million contract with $33 million guaranteed, there were plenty focused on
Head coach Kenny Atkinson’s system has reimagined Okoro’s role, deploying him as both a pick-and-roller and a shooter. This tactical shift forced the Celtics to account for Okoro’s offensive threat, opening lanes for his teammates. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drives towards the basket guarded by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro in the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.“It gives you such a comfort level to have that guy you can stick on somebody, whether it’s Trae Young, so whether it’s a point guard or we can say, ‘Hey, go guard Jayson Tatum tonight,’” Atkinson praised. “Isaac can guard fours, he can also switch onto fives because he’s so strong. ...
With Okoro in the starting unit, the depth of the bench has been bolstered, giving head coach Atkinson the flexibility to adapt his rotations based on matchups.
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