The Cleveland Cavaliers completed retooled their team prior to the trade deadline for several reasons. They did it to bring in players with less ego, build a younger core to build around, and be able to give LeBron James everything weapon he needed to compete with Golden State.
For the most part, bringing in Larry Nance Jr., Jordan Clarkson, George Hill, and Rodney Hood has been a success. Both Nance Jr. and Hill have, for the most part, have been exceeding their expectations in the Wine & Gold. Clarkson, who has solidified himself as a key scoring threat in the second unit, has also been a phenomenal addition.