Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 ways Cedi Osman can improve

Cedi Osman showed some solid potential in his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here is how he can build on that potential.

Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers were eagerly waiting to watch Cedi Osman play last season. The hype behind this mostly unknown prospect was for a good reason. Osman showed brief glimpses of potential in his rookie season and was bound to make a leap with an increased role.

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As the Cavaliers fell out of championship contention, a window opened up for Osman to receive more playing time and work on his game. Jumping from 11.0 minutes per game to 31.2, Osman increased his points per game average by nearly 10 points.

The young forward began playing a pivotal role in creating offense for the Cavaliers. His scoring ability ranges from pushing the ball in transition to shooting 3-pointers. Osman is perhaps the most versatile player on the roster with the size and agility to play multiple positions.

Behind a four-game stretch in which he averaged 24.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a night, Osman earned a selection to the NBA Rising Stars game. This marked the peak of a player in his first experience as a real rotational player in the NBA.

How can Osman improve on a successful season? It’s time to look at three things Osman should be focusing on this year.