The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in basketball this year, and it hasn’t been by accident.
This team was assembled very specifically, which has turned out much better than people expected heading into the year.
Fans knew the Cavaliers would likely make it back to the playoffs, but this level of success has been a pleasant surprise.
One of the Cavaliers’ best attributes is their depth, as they’ve found a formula with their bench players that has allowed them to stay fresh throughout games.
This gives their starters a chance to get a breather without worrying about the backups throwing the game away when they’re off the court.
The Cavaliers’ strategy has proven to be especially impactful for Dean Wade, a starter who has been able to take some steps forward in his development.
As the team’s official X account recently pointed out, Wade recently achieved the 300th made three-pointer in his career, which is not a small feat.
Congrats, Wolf, on 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ THREES! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/bYbpRlrdzT
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 13, 2025
Wade might not have been a household name for some NBA fans coming into the season, but his play continues to let him gain traction and notoriety across the league.
He’ll only look to grow his skills and talents as the season goes on, looking to make a big difference for the Cavaliers throughout the year, but especially in the playoffs.
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley might be the Cavaliers’ big three, but players like Wade are needed and appreciated to make a deep postseason run.
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