The Cavaliers got their most crucial chip in a 4-for-2 trade, and they became the second team to make a big move before the trade deadline. For teams like the Cavaliers, they need players like that. Le Vere is also a very representative player, and his value is finally reflected in the Cavaliers.
Considering the peculiarities of LeVert, this time we will analyze it from a different perspective to see why the knight got LeVert and what he could bring to the knight. The Three High Legions set sail! The Cavaliers got LeVert and became the king of leak pick-ups, and the playoffs are just the beginning!
First, the knight 4 for 2 trading big profits, become the king of leaks
Mid-term trades in each season in the NBA are critical, to a certain extent, taking what they need. Some teams were confident before the start of the season, but after playing for a while, they had more than enough to do so, so they embarked on the road to rebuilding, and the Pacers are the best example. Some teams don't want to play a good record, but they just play hope, so they also need to strengthen. There are many teams like this, and the Cavaliers are the representatives of this season.
The Pacers had to rebuild and the Cavaliers were going to hit the playoffs, so the two teams hit it off and made a 4-for-2 deal. From the perspective of assets paid, the Cavaliers sent Rubio + 2022 first round pick + 2022 second round pick + 2027 second round pick. The Pacers sent LeVert and the 2022 second-round pick. The deal involved two players and four draft picks, and the movement is actually quite large, especially in the absence of other trades at the moment.
As far as the deal is concerned, the Knights have made a lot of money. Rubio is in a state of recuperation, and it is a season reimbursement, and sending it out will not affect the team structure. The first-round draft picks are protected, i.e. the words of the lotto zone are still in their own hands. With the Cavaliers' combat prowess this season, it is impossible not to make the playoffs. So this first round ends up in about 20 picks, and giving it to the pacers has no effect. As for the two second rounds, it is even less worth mentioning.
To put it bluntly, the knight is taking advantage of the fire and robbery and becoming the king of leaks. For the Pacers to rebuild, they're going to have to throw out the useful assets they have in their hands in order to get draft picks and make as much pay space as possible this summer. So LeVert was like being sold off, much lower than usual. But that's not to blame the Pacers, a small-market team like this, who can only rebuild through the draft, and signing superstars is unlikely.
Second, Le Vere made up for the knight's loophole, and the Three High Legion set sail
This season's Cavaliers guard line was originally Sexton, and as a result Sexton was reimbursed for the season. After Sexton was reimbursed, Rubio stepped up, and as a result, Rubio was reimbursed. Although Rondo was traded before, Lang has been in high esteem for many years, and every game has exceeded the specifications for 15 minutes. The Cavaliers need to strengthen the backcourt, and LeVert is the best addition, and his arrival officially fills the loopholes in the team, and the Three Highs Army set sail.
In terms of the games Le Ver has played with the Pacers this season, attendance is still good, reaching 39 games. In previous seasons, Le Vere had been absent from the field a lot. In 39 games, Le Vere averaged 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 44.7 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from three-point range. In terms of shooting percentage, it's the highest he's had since his rookie season, and that's pretty good.
LeVert is a good scorer who can make the Cavaliers' outside offensive abilities even stronger. In terms of Le Vere's style of play, he is mainly a ball-carrying player. Of the 288 goals hit this season, 179 were scored on their own offense and 99 by assists. That is to say, LeVert can develop the attack on his own, which is relatively lacking in the Cavaliers. LeVert's side is also a player with no dead ends in shooting, shooting all over the position, and there is no meaning of dragging space.
Le Vere, who mainly attacks with the ball, does not mean that he cannot play without the ball. When the team needs him to run without the ball, LeVert can do such a thing. Le Vere has shot 11.7 percent of the ball this season, but he's shots from outside the three-point line. Of course, if you want to maximize The value of LeVert, you still have to let him be the ball carrier. In a game before being traded, Le Vere scored 42 points, the highest single game of the season.
Third, the height of the outside line increased, and at the same time liberated Garland
Everyone knows that before LeVert did not come to the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers were not tall enough on the outside. Whether it's Sexton or Garland, or Rubio and Rondo. With a height of 1.98 meters, Le Vere is a good big man in the backcourt. In this way, when Le Ver and Garland are paired, the height of the outside line is also up to standard. Coupled with the Cavaliers' three-high lineup, then the overall lineup of the Cavaliers is more balanced, not as strange as at the beginning, the inner line is too high and the outer line is too short.
The Cavaliers have defended well overall this season, with a defensive efficiency of 105.3, second in the league. Le Vere's defense, although not elite, has improved somewhat compared to the previous Cavaliers' outside line. When Le Vere defended from outside the three-point line, he shot 35.6 percent from the field. When defending from 15 feet away, the opponent shot 36.5 percent. To put it bluntly, it is to let LeVert appear in a reasonable defensive area, so that he can play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses. However, as far as the Cavaliers lineup structure is concerned, there is no need for him to guard the basket, as long as it is blocked on the periphery.
Before LeVert arrived, the Cavaliers' real outside offensive core was Garland. After Garland played in the middle of the season, he could be said to be a father and a mother, which actually stimulated his passing potential. In their last seven games, Garland has had five assists in double figures. However, if Garland continues to fight like this, it will consume him a lot, after all, he has to take into account all aspects. And at the critical moment, if the opponent packs him, the knight's attack will be cut off.
Although Le Vere has averaged just 4.4 assists per game this season, his arrival could free Garland. Both he and Garland can hold the ball and share the pressure with each other without putting their eggs in one basket. Le Vere's ability to feed the pie is also good, whether it is with the outside line or the inside line. According to the Data from the Pacers period, Le Vere has 20.8% of the frequency of passing to Sabonis and 13.0% of the frequency to Brogdon.
Now that the Cavaliers have a double backcourt, if they play the playoffs, the opponent will not dare to pack Garland at will. If the bag garland, this tactic is ineffective, Le Vere side can handle the ball, as long as the empty player is found, then it is a good punishment for the bag clip tactic. That's one of the purposes of the Cavaliers trading him, and they're certainly not content to just make the playoffs, but also want to go further.
Fourth, the playoffs are just the beginning, and LeVert wants to realize the value
With the Cavaliers' current record, they are in third place in the East. It seems that they are third in the East, but they are actually only 1.5 wins away from the first place in the East, which means that the Cavaliers still have the possibility of impacting the first place in the East. Even if they don't get the first place, their record will not go back a lot. On some level, it's predictable that the Cavaliers won't have any problems making the playoffs this season.
For the Cavaliers, moving into the playoffs is just the beginning. In terms of the Cavaliers' current core structure, Garland is 22 years old this year, Mobley is 21 years old, Allen is 24 years old, and Markkanen is 25 years old. Even LeVert, who came in for the deal, is only 28 years old this year. That is to say, the current Cavaliers lineup is very young, the core players are also on the rise, they have unlimited possibilities in the future, can do more things.
Le Vere should be glad that he was traded to the Knight, who had a very high demand for him, not only for him, but also for him to realize his own value. Le Vere's entire career has been either rebuilding or semi-finished. In the 20-21 season, I had the opportunity to rush to the championship, and as a result, I had problems with myself. Now that he is a knight, he is no longer so tormented and can create a brighter future with these young people.
summary
The arrival of Le Vere made the Cavaliers even more perfect, and the anti-trend team ushered in the most glorious moment of the post-James era. LeVille is lucky, just see what kind of state he can play!