Cleveland Cavaliers: Which rookie will have the greatest impact?

By Tony Pesta | Jul 28, 2019

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3. Kevin Porter Jr.

The athletic guard Kevin Porter Jr. comes in at third on our list. Though he was an absolute steal for the Cleveland Cavaliers to select him with the last pick in the first round, Porter has a long way to go before being a good NBA player.

In his only season at USC, Porter put up 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.1 minutes of playing time per game. His slick frame and athleticism made him an explosive attacker around the rim. His jumping ability made him a solid rebounder for his size.

Slashing is his best talent, but Porter has shown promise as a shooter as well. He shot an efficient 41.2 percent from deep on 3.2 attempts per game. Though he was never a focal point of the offense at USC, he has potential to get buckets at the NBA level as a shot creator.

Porter will likely play a bench role with the Cavaliers, sharing time with Jordan Clarkson. This means he may not have much freedom to operate, but this could be a good thing for him in the long run. Porter has a raw, unpolished game. Playing an entire season in a reserved role could benefit his development.

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