In the 2018 blockbuster offseason trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers requested Ante Zizic in the deal that sent superstar Kyrie Irving to Boston. Additionally, Cleveland received Jae Crowder, Isaiah Thomas, and the 2019 Brooklyn Nets first-round pick which turned out to be Collin Sexton.
That said, while Ante Zizic wasn’t a major piece in the puzzle, will he be a useful one for the Cavaliers?
There are two types of traditional big men in the league right now.
Type one is players like Rudy Gobert and Clint Capela. They are mainly defensive bigs that allow superior rim protector yet can contain smaller guards when switched on.