Evan Mobley, USC Trojans. Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images
The Cleveland Cavaliers know that the 2021 NBA Draft is an important step in their rebuild. This team reached the pinnacle of basketball success just a few short years ago, reaching the NBA Finals in four consecutive seasons and winning the 2016 NBA Championship.
The lifespan of an NBA team is cyclical, and after the success of the second LeBron James era the Cavaliers now have to spend their time at the bottom, resetting their talent pool and building the start of the next great Cavaliers team.