The honeymoon rebuilding phase is over. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no longer going to be a sneaky team or surprise people. They now have the weight of expectations following them around. That is what happens when you acquire a superstar like Donovan Mitchell, end a five-year playoff drought, win 51 games, and finish as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, it is all about taking the next step: becoming a championship contender.
The last couple seasons it’s been about growth and showing the league what they are made of. Now, the pressure is on.