Jarrett Allen, All-Star center for the Cleveland Cavaliers, joins the hosts to dive into the team’s remarkable season. They discuss the transformative impact of coaching by Kenny Atkinson and the standout performances from players like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Allen shares insights into team dynamics and the role of depth in successful gameplay. Outside of basketball, he lightheartedly mentions his Lego-building hobby and the importance of embracing personal passions in a competitive environment. It's a fascinating look at what makes the Cavs a team to watch!
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Team of the Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the team of the season, not for being the best, but for their surprising success.
Their preseason ranking was 13th, highlighting the unexpected nature of their performance.
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Atkinson's Impact
Kenny Atkinson's effect on the Cavaliers' offense is a major factor in their success.
Despite similar personnel to last year, their offense improved drastically, becoming one of the best.
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Mitchell's Buy-in
Donovan Mitchell's buy-in to the Cavaliers' system is crucial.
His willingness to be a team player, even with decreased scoring, has significantly impacted the team's dynamics.
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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to talk about their team of the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers! They dive deep into the five reasons why this team was such a success. Then they discuss how the team got made, what-ifs, and any trends the Cavs showed that teams will try to replicate. Finally, they hand out some superlatives, including team MVP, best moment of the season, and more. Then they are joined by the Cavs' All-Star center, Jarrett Allen, and he explains what the key to their improvement this season has been, what it’s been like to have Kenny Atkinson as a coach again, and some of his interests outside of basketball as well.
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Guest: Jarrett Allen
Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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