Cavs: 14 former players doing significant work in the 2021 NBA Playoffs

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Jordan Clarkson (Jazz)

The 2021 Sixth-Man of the Year is former Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson. He’s been playing well for the Jazz so far, putting up 15.0 points per game, with 4.5 rebounds. Not bad for the sixth man and first off the bench. The Cavs traded Clarkson away and got back Dante Exum and two secound round pics. So all in all not great.

LeBron Jamaes & Andre Drummond (Lakers)

LeBron James left in free agency, while Andre Drummond wanted out and was eventually given his release. James is averaging just 20.5 points per game, 9.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds. Far from what many remember from his Cavs’ days. Drummond isn’t playing much better, in fact Lakers Nation hates him. He’s averaging just 13.5 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per game. Fine numbers but not for his salary.

Cameron Payne, Jae Crowder (Suns)

Another player many won’t remember was in Clevleand is Cameron Payne, wh’s averaging 12.0 points per game for the Suns, as well as four assists. Jae Crowder is only putting up 8.0 points per game, while also putting up five rebounds per game. The two are key contibutors for the Suns in their attempt to knock off the Lakers.

JaVale McGee (Nuggets)

He’s yet to play a singla minute of playoff backsetball but he’s onthe squad and that has to count for something, right? McGee should get minutes eventually, as he’s had success in the NBA playffos in the past.

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