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Cleveland Cavaliers: 4 players that have hit their strides this season

By Tony Pesta

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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4. Jordan Clarkson

Throughout the course of his five-year career, Jordan Clarkson has earned a bad reputation. Many fans think of Clarkson as a ball-hog that does more to hurt the team than to help. While this may have been true in the past, he has certainly changed for the better.

At the start of the season, Clarkson was pretty much chucking up shots every chance he got. He would frequently disrupt the offense by attempting an ill-advised jump shot and it took the rest of his teammates out of rhythm.

Now, Clarkson is being used as one of the most effective bench scorers in the entire league. The Cavaliers are now designing their offense to help get him more efficient looks and he has thrived in his position as the sixth man.

With an average of 17.2 points per game, Jordan is fourth in the league for bench scoring. This is a career-high mark for Clarkson and he is leading his team in scoring for the first time in his career. At 26 years of age, JC has plenty of time to grow even more productive in his role.

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