Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Draft 2020: Top 3 prospects to target

2. Obi Toppin

From a lineup standpoint, Obi Toppin makes the most sense for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He fills a position of need and brings a skill set that will complement the rest of the players on the roster.

Toppin can be described as a  Kevin Love lite. He is a floor-spacing forward that has proven to be strong on the glass. Though he may never be as good as Love, Toppin’s athleticism is a benefit and he can really help this team offensively.

At Dayton, Toppin averaged 20 points and 7.5 rebounds. He compounded on his breakout year freshman year, winning the 2019-20 AP Player of the Year as well as the Wooden and Naismith Award.

His productivity on offense comes from his pure stroke beyond the arc. Toppin drilled 32-of-82 attempts (39.0 percent) from deep this season. His 3-point shooting will be incredibly valuable at the NBA level as the need for spacing has never been greater.

As for his concerns, there is a reason to question his potential. Toppin is already older than Collin Sexton, Kevin Porter Jr. and Darius Garland. His game is more polished than other rookies but there is no telling how much more growth we will see from him.

Then, there are his inefficiencies on defense. Toppin is a gifted vertical athlete but lacks foot speed on the perimeter. He will likely get burnt more often than not against quicker opponents.

Still, the 6’9″ forward would fit in quickly with the Cavaliers. There would be no issues trying to place him alongside the rest of the Cavs young backcourt and the franchise could begin transitioning away from an aging Love by bringing in Toppin as his replacement.