3 Cavaliers that could surprise
By Tony Pesta
2. Dylan Windler
The least known of the three rookies taken in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dylan Windler is capable of having an instant impact.
Windler adds versatility to the Cavaliers. His height will allow him to move between positions and potentially be used in small-ball lineups. Windler averaged 10.8 rebounds per game as a Junior at Belmont and should be a solid rebounder at the NBA level.
Most notably, Windler is a sniper from beyond the arc. Last season, Windler nailed 42.9 percent of his 3-point attempts while totaling 100 field goals from deep.
This is something that will help him translate to the NBA level immediately. The Cavaliers ranked in the bottom third of the league for 3-point makes last season and will benefit greatly from having Windler on the floor.
Inserting Dylan into any lineup and letting him spot up is a recipe for success. If the Cavaliers manage to find him on open looks, Windler will pour in multiple 3-pointers a game.
He is very much a work in progress, but Windler has serious potential. As he continues to improve as a shot creator off of the dribble, look for Windler to be one of the most underrated shooters in the league.