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The 6 post-season awards the Cavs should be considered the front-runner for

By Chad Porto

Oct 20, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) talks with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) during a time-out during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) talks with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) during a time-out during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 10: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammates during player introductions prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 10: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammates during player introductions prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Defensive Player of the Year – Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are going to be going neck and neck at one another for this award. It’s hard to say who really deserves it, both men are so important and influential in this system. One doesn’t succeed without the other. Mobley can alter shots and get blocks, while Allen clogs the paint and out rebounds anyone and everyone. They are the perfect tandem.

The problem is, there has never been a tie for the award involving two teammates. Mostly because there’s never been a tie. Even the MVP has never had a tie before. The only award that has ever had a tie in the NBA that I’m aware of was the Rookie of the Year award. Even then, that only happened once that I remember.

So it’s likely that if either man wins it, it will be on their own and not as a tandem; even though they really should win it as a tandem. Not since the Steiner Brothers or The Road Warriors has a tag team been so imposing and dominant.

I’m going with Allen as he seems to be the glue guy in the defense. Plus, his ability to rebound is impressive and has him (hopefully) heading to his first All-Star Game. Though if you said Mobley was the pick, it wouldn’t be a hard thing to argue.

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