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Nov 13, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) go for a rebound during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 13, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) go for a rebound during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as serious contenders this season. Notably, while their dominating run has been led by a young side, they’ve now pulled off yet another stellar move. Remarkably, they added Caris LeVert right as the trade deadline approaches. However, their new player had no idea of the trade and entered his old team’s locker room during their game.
As the Indiana Pacers took on the Cavs, LeVert was stuck talking to his new team’s staff.
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The Cavaliers are a young side with not much experience on their side. However, they have still come up as big-time contenders and are taking the competition by storm. And it seems they are going all out as they added LeVert as well. Although, this trade came as a surprise to everyone, including LeVert himself.
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LeVert found out being on the Cavaliers a little late
Just as the trade deadline approaches, teams are pulling off some last-minute moves to strengthen their organizations. For the Cavaliers, they added yet another young talent in Caris LeVert, sending Ricky Rubio and a few picks to acquire him from the Pacers.
However, he had no idea of the trade as LeVert sat in the Pacers locker room, talking to his new president of basketball operations. To no surprise, this made for some serious Twitter banter.
Ol boy gonna have to move his shit from one locker room to the other 😂 https://t.co/2AAYIBVMbH
— Justin (@SuspendedMurphy) February 6, 2022
Damn just pack ya bags you not getting back on the team bus you’re staying nba so cruel till players don’t wanna play
— Splashlife_cross (@lightskin_cross) February 6, 2022
I mean good news is he could just go upstairs and talk with Koby possibly lil
— CDel (@TheCDel) February 6, 2022
I never knew this could be outdone. Man was about to get ready for the game and security told him he’s in the wrong locker room pic.twitter.com/RYSVG768DO
— NB🇬🇭 (@N1N0BROWN) February 6, 2022
Does this mean he’ll sit on the cavs bench tonight? Lmfao
— CFP CATS (@DanielNewell6) February 6, 2022
Tell ‘em to walk over the Pacers playbook to his new locker room 👀
— A/C (@Its_815) February 6, 2022
Unbelievable😂 great intro to his teammates either way here
— Kolby Miller (@KolbyBM) February 6, 2022
The Cavs have got a serious draw in LeVert. The young star proved his worth this season coming up big for the Pacers on several occasions. His scoring ability will be big and will fit perfectly with first-time All-Star, Darius Garland’s play style. Moreover, it will help relieve some pressure off the Cleveland veterans as well. However, in their recent game against LeVert’s former team, the veterans made all the difference.
While Garland remains out for the Cavaliers, they pulled out yet another win without him. However, the starters did not have the best day of scoring. Hence, the bench unit had to deliver. Kevin Love added 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in the 98-85 win over the Pacers. Rajon Rondo also came up big, putting up 15 points and 12 assists while Osman added 22 points as well. The bench outscored the starters, who just couldn’t seem to get it going.
The Cavaliers now sit as the fourth seed in the competitive eastern conference with a record of 33-21. With Garland soon to return to the lineup, their offense will run a lot more smoothly. Moreover, they will have LeVert in their system who will take a good load of their offense.
Do you think the Cavaliers pulled off a good move in him? Let us know in the comments below.
