Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 teams they should model themselves after
By Tony Pesta
1. Milwaukee Bucks (Zion Williamson)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are pretty familiar with the system the Milwaukee Bucks are currently running. By putting Giannis Antetokounmpo at the center of the offense and surrounding him with deadly 3-point shooters, the Bucks have transformed into one of the best teams in the league.
Due to the help of their newest head coach, Mike Budenholzer, the Bucks have placed an increasing focus on spreading the floor and allowing Giannis to freely operate in the paint. Milwaukee attempted over 1,000 more 3-pointers this season than in the year prior. As a result, Giannis is averaging career-highs in points rebounds and assists, while his team won 60 games in the regular season for the first time since 1981.
The system that the Bucks have implemented is similar to the one Cleveland had when LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were running the show. The idea of having a do-it-all superstar and a plethora of 3-point shooters is as simple as it gets, but it is extremely effective.
The absolute best thing that could happen to this franchise would be landing the No. 1 overall pick and selecting Zion Williamson. With Zion, the Cavs could replicate the system they knew so well and recreate the magic they had with James.
Of course, there is no telling if Williamson will ever become as talented as James or Antetokounmpo as an unstoppable point forward, but the Cavaliers would be foolish not to try. Filling out the roster around Zion with nothing but wing defenders and sharpshooters could make this team a championship contender once again.