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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) participates during a practice session before Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) participates during a practice session before Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers sparked hope in fans after they acquired NBA star Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell started his career in Utah in 2017 playing for the Jazz. During the five seasons he played for the Jazz, Mitchell was named the NBA All-Rookie First team and had an average of 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4.5 assists. During the 2020 playoffs, the three-time NBA All-Star had scored an average of 36 points, 5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.
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Seems like the Cavaliers were aiming to boost up their roster when they signed a deal with Mitchell that is worth $163 million. The Cavaliers acquired Mitchell for Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji and Collin Sexton. During the summer, amidst the trade rumors, fans and Mitchell himself had anticipated that he would be traded to the New York Knicks. In fact, the 26-year old star had revealed during a press conference that he was expecting to join the Knicks as he wanted to be at home with his mother.
?I thought for sure I was going back home, I?m not gonna lie about that. Who doesn?t want to be home next to their mom???said Mitchell.
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Nevertheless, he said that he was excited to be a part of the Cavaliers. Now that the season is just around the corner, all teams were busy with their media day that was held on Sept. 23, Sept. 25 and Sept. 26. The Cavaliers had their annual media day at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and the players were seen posing together for a photoshoot. A photo of the team was uploaded on Twitter and Cavs fans are already aiming for the high skies.
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LeBron James’ former team seems to be in their best shape
Ever since the NBA league was formed, the Cleveland Cavaliers had only won the championship title once in 2016. Interestingly, it was when NBA superstar LeBron James was in the team. King James led his team to the finals where they beat the Golden State Warriors by 93-89. After LeBron’s exit from the team, the Cavaliers have been going through a dry spell again.
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However, the losing streak might just end in the 2022-23 season and the Cavs might redeem its lost glory. For the first time after LeBron left the team, Cavs fans are daring to hope for a great season ahead.
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The Cavs are a problem. 🔥😤
(via @clevelanddotcom) pic.twitter.com/CIq0CiJaSQ
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) September 26, 2022
Cavs players Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Love, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley posed together for a photo shoot during the Cavs media day. The photo was uploaded on Twitter and fans were excited for the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some of the tweets.
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SCARY HOURS https://t.co/s5oRuxmBJl
— “Chedda Bob” Williams (@Cheddacheesebob) September 26, 2022
Squaaaddddd
— Sean Blazek (@SweatBets) September 26, 2022
NBA Finals confirmed
— 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙲𝚎𝚍𝚒 𝙾𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝚊𝚗 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚋 (@TheCediFanClub) September 26, 2022
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Why wouldn't 3 all stars be a problem? The warriors are the only other team with 3 all stars and they just won a ring
— Ball (@BallMuse23) September 26, 2022
Donovan 20-30 shots per game
— うつ病 suns fan (@130103Suns) September 26, 2022
Top 3 🔥🔥🔥
— ʟᴀᴋᴇꜱʜᴏᴡᴀᴠᴇ (@LakeShoWave) September 26, 2022
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Really really good team on paper, could go a long way.
— Russell Fardon (@rfardon) September 26, 2022
Do you think the Cavaliers have a shot at winning the championship this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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