Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to go all-in on young core

Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found something in Collin Sexton, although, it may not be what they originally hoped for.

Entering the NBA, Sexton was projected to be a speedy guard with solid perimeter defense and a knack for getting into the paint. There were questions regarding his jump shot and playmaking ability, but the Cavaliers had faith that he would develop into a quality player.

Through one and a half seasons, Sexton is showing that he can score well. He broke the franchise rookie record for 3-pointers last year and is averaging a team-high 18.3 points. However, he has made no strides as a playmaker and is still a questionable decision-maker.

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His 79 assists are one of the lowest of any guard to start in more than 30 games this season and his 72 turnovers give him one of the worst assist/turnover ratios in the league.

Still, there is no questioning that he is effective as a scorer. Though his shot selection can be frustrating at times, his offensive production has been key for the Cavaliers.

Sexton is great at using his speed to get to the rim. Perhaps, he is too good at getting to the rim, often getting himself trapped by bigger defenders with nowhere to go. If he fails to adjust, his peak will match that of former teammate Jordan Clarkson.

However, if Sexton is able to make smarter decisions with the ball and grow more comfortable finding his spots within the offense, he can have a bright future. His build and play style are similar to reigning Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams.

Playing with the second unit seems to be Sexton’s fate. At some point, we can expect Sexton to embrace a bench role in which he can focus more on doing what he does best, which is shooting the ball.