The Cleveland Cavaliers have the No. 24 pick in the NBA Draft, and there has been a lot of clutter to sort through as to their plans with the pick. Here are three rumors you need to know:
1) Georgia State SG RJ Hunter A Legit Option At #24?
Georgia State shooting guard RJ Hunter became America’s darling during the first round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament, and that alone could vault the talented 2-guard out of the Cleveland Cavs‘ reach with the #24 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
However, Bleacher Report’s Jaime Oppenheim isn’t so sure he’ll be off the board when the Cavs hit the clock, perhaps giving Cleveland a crack at the small-school sharpshooter if they want him:
…it’s not a lock Hunter is off the board at No. 24, with a handful of wings jockeying for position late in the first round. If Hunter does last that long, he’d be an ideal fit for Cleveland.
He made 253 three-pointers in three collegiate seasons, and while his percentages were lower than you’d like, his ability to get to the free-throw line made him an efficient scorer.
Oppenheim also lists UNLV’s Rashad Vaughn and Eastern Washington’s Tyler Harvey as other shooting guard options for the team heading into next week’s draft.
2) Terry Rozier Rising On Cleveland’s Draft Board
Louisville point guard Terry Rozier is quickly rising up draft boards across the NBA, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have taken notice.
At only 6’1″, Rozier makes up for his lack of height with a 6’8″ wingspan and 38″ vertical leap. He also averaged 17.1 points per game and led the ACC with two steals per game.
Rozier is projected to be a borderline late first or early second round pick, putting him in play for the Cavs at #24. If Hunter is off the board, don't be surprised to see them go after Rozier.
3) Justin Anderson Also In Consideration For Cavs?
Cleveland has failed to find a competent backup for LeBron James at the small forward position, which puts Virginia's Justin Anderson in play, according to Factory of Sadness:
Something the Cavs need to consider as they choose between size, a wing, and a backup point guard is how difficult it is to find viable wing players.
Remember who started for the Cavs when LeBron James left? It was Jamario Moon. And who started at small forward in the season prior to James’ return? Earl Clark.Alonzo Gee was waiting in reserve.
The point is that it’s hard to find good players who can play the wing and the Cavs need players who can sub in for James without the Cavs falling too far behind. That’s why I’d go with Anderson.
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