Caris LeVert still has to prove he can be a closing player on a good team, writes RohanNadkarni
Caris LeVert is headed to Cleveland. The Cavs acquired the shooting guard and a second-round pick from the Pacers in a trade Sunday, sending the expiring contract of Ricky Rubio, a lottery-protected first round pick, and two second-round picks back to the Pacers. LeVert, 27, is averaging 18.7 points per game this season. Rubio, a free agent this summer, is out for the year after tearing his ACL in December. Let’s grade the deal for both sides.
3% from three and has never been a great floor spacer, yet he’s still an offensive upgrade over the defensive-minded Isaac Okoro. With their backline of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs are probably willing to take a little bit of a defensive hit for more scoring juice. As long as LeVert doesn’t take away too many shots fromWas it the best move for a deep playoff run? LeVert still has to prove he can be a closing player on a good team.
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