At the end of Training Camp the Cavs chose Cunningham over Austin Daye and Quinn Cook for the team’s final roster spot. At different times during the preseason it looked like Cook or Daye would actually secure that spot. Injuries to the Cavs starting backcourt and Cunningham’s defense, speed, quickness and ability to draw fouls won out over the over two.
However, Other Jared (since my name is Jared and I’ve been covering the team for over 5 years I have called Cunningham Other Jared on Twitter for awhile now) is the only player on the Cavs roster that can be waived without the Cavs having to pay him anymore money.