This season, the Cavaliers have been able to finish fifth in the East with a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, and they are absolutely inextricably linked to the veteran Rubio. In this offseason, the Cavaliers also chose to make a deal with the Timberwolves in order to strengthen their no. 1 position, and the Cavaliers gave Prince, the 2022 second-round pick and some cash, and got Rubio from the Timberwolves. Given that Rubio had begun to paddle heavily after returning to the Timberwolves last season, everyone did not expect much from him, and Rubio was also unhappy about coming to the Eastern Ocean, and even had the idea of returning to the European League.
But did not expect that Rubio really led this young Cavaliers, to this season to completely revitalize, in the first two games at the beginning of the season, Rubio scored two double-doubles, and in the third game with the Hawks also cut 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists of the all-around data, but also let people see the original jazz and the Suns top players, and the Cavaliers backcourt has Garland, Sexton and Rubio, in order to give young people a chance, Rubio is actually intentionally controlling his own shooting, However, with Sexton's season reimbursement, Rubio was also forced to take on the burden of the core of the team's backcourt, and played well in both scoring and assist statistics.
It is precisely because of Rubio's excellent overall view that he has helped the inside lines of Aaron and Mobley win plenty of opportunities to eat cakes, and Garland has gradually played more selflessly around him. Earlier in the Cavaliers and Pelicans game, Rubio in the 37 minutes of playing time, 25 shots 10 of 27 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks of quasi-triple-double data, with more than 2 minutes left in the game, Rubio fell to the ground injured in a breakthrough, and then was helped back to the locker room, if it were not for this injury, Rubio is likely to usher in the first triple-double of the season.
So far, Rubio has averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game for the Cavaliers, one of which has also equalled the career high of the previous 17-18 season with the Jazz. As the absolute core of the Cavaliers' backcourt, Rubio can be said to be the biggest contributor to the team's salty fish turnaround this year, but this accidental injury is not only a pity for Rubio himself, but also a terrible blow for the Cavaliers team. Rubio is the only full-time player on the Cavaliers this season, and the reason why the team can play a hearty team attack is all due to Rubio, and this time it is difficult to gain a foothold in the Cavaliers, and it is expected to usher in the third playoff trip of his career, if it is really ruined by injuries, it is a pity.