Cleveland Cavaliers: 2019 NBA Draft lottery will decide Cavs’ future
By Tony Pesta
Worst case scenario: Cavs draft 4th-6th
Due to their record, the Cleveland Cavaliers have ensured the lowest they can fall in the draft is sixth. As of now, this year’s draft doesn’t appear to be stacked with potential superstars, meaning it is incredibly important to select early in the pool. As a result, falling out of the top three could be devastating for Cleveland.
If Cleveland falls this far down in the selection process, it will likely come away with a player that is talented, but not game-changing. A few that instantly come to mind as potential prospects are De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish.
Hunter is fresh off of helping the University of Virginia win the NCAA Championship. With an average of 15.8 points and 5.3 rebounds a game in the tourney, Hunter played a pivotal role in helping his team secure the victory. Despite this, Hunter is not being projected to become more than a talented role player by many.
Meanwhile, Reddish was one of the highest scouted players heading into the year. After playing a somewhat disappointing freshman season for the Duke Blue Devils, his stock rightfully decreased. With numbers of just 13.5 points per game on 35.6 percent shooting from the floor, no team is rushing to draft Reddish.
It’s possible that a valuable player could come at this position, but the chances of finding a franchise cornerstone are slim. By falling to the fourth or sixth spot, the Cavaliers have essentially hit rock bottom for their chances in this year’s draft.