5 Dream Targets For Cleveland Cavaliers In 2017 NBA Free Agency

Patty Mills, PG, San Antonio Spurs

In an effort to address their lack of depth at point guard, the Cavaliers added Deron Williams this season. However, the aging veteran is far from a long-term answer to the problem at the point. Especially with Kyrie Irving routinely battling injuries, Cleveland needs a more reliable No. 2.

Personally, I’m a big fan of Patty Mills as a standout backup point guard. He brings with him a relentless work ethic, all while contributing big on both sides of the court. Mills’ defense is getting better year after year, and he’s finally coming into his own as a three-point shooter.

Mills is four years younger than Williams, brings a more balanced skill set to the table and offers more value from behind the arc. To top it off, he shouldn’t cost too much on the open market, even with the way point guards are valued in today’s NBA. Then again, it’s not like that really matters in regards to this discussion.

This year’s class is loaded with star point guards who may or may not ever become available. Realistically, though, the Cavaliers don’t need a star point guard–they’ve already got Irving. What they need is a quality backup who can come off the bench and make a consistent impact. That’s exactly what they’d be getting if they were to sign Mills.