NBA 2018/19: 3 best performing Cleveland Cavaliers players of the season so far
When LeBron James made the decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, the Cavaliers were under no illusions at how tough it would be to maintain their run of Eastern Conference Finals appearances. Nevertheless, the team acted quickly by drafting an exciting point guard in Collin Sexton, while also signing their remaining All-Star, Kevin Love to a new four-year, $120 million contract.
Despite the organisation's attempts to contend, the franchise has since abandoned this approach after making a disastrous start to the season. The Cavs started off with a 0-6 run, which resulted in the firing of head coach Tyronn Lue, and at the midway point of the season, the Cavaliers have a record of 8-34. Despite the disastrous season, a few members of the roster have performed well, and here are Cavs' best performers of the season so far.
#3 Larry Nance Jr.
In a season of turmoil, Larry Nance Jr. has remained one of the most consistent performers on a struggling team. The 26-year-old has averaged 8.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, which is similar to his stat-line from the last three seasons. Nance Jr. has, however, managed to develop his shooting range, and he is currently shooting at a rate of .333 from beyond the arc.
The Cavs can rely on Nance Jr. to deliver a dedicated performance every night, although doubts still remain over the player's ability to transition into a player that can take over games on his own. Neverthless Nance Jr. has stated that he is happy with the Cavaliers despite their struggles this season, and the player looks to be one of only a few players that could stick around for the foreseeable future.