The Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Lonzo Ball after losing Ty Jerome this summer, and Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony believes this is quite an underrated move.
In the latest episode of the 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast, Anthony explained why Ball is the key to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ success this upcoming season.
“I think Lonzo Ball is the key that helps them a lot. He is the key that helps their success,” Anthony stated. “He not going to play back-to-backs, we know that, Lonzo Ball can play 20-something minutes a game.”
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“The reason why I’m saying Lonzo, what he brings to the game. He can defend, he’s a 6’6″ point guard. His IQ is up there with the best of them in the NBA,” he added. “He sees everything, he’s a floor general, he can score the basketball if he has to. If we get 60-70 percent of Lonzo Ball, of what we know he can do, his capabilities, that Cleveland team is dangerous. On top of Mobley taking that leap.”
Cleveland Cavaliers News: Max Strus has high expectations for the team this season
The Cleveland Cavaliers are dubbed as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and Max Strus agrees that his team can go all the way. During a recent interview, the 29-year-old forward sent a clear message to his teammates.
“It’s hard not to say championship, even if you don’t want to put that expectation on ourselves,” Strus said. “That should always be at the back of our minds, not just to reach that level, but to treat each day like a championship, striving to win every day and make the most of everything we’ve invested in, everything we value here as championship-minded things.”
“I think that should be the goal and the outlook for the season, and I think we are already on track to do that. A lot of guys in this room and our locker room are determined to get there,” he added.
