3 names the Cleveland Cavaliers may have interest in

Johnny Davis (Draft)

The Ringer has mocked Johnny Davis to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the 14th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the only problem is, the 6’4 guard has some legitimate concerns as a pro prospect. He is a solid player with potentially amazing upside. Maybe a bit undersized but he could be a solid small forward, and what makes me say that is his eight rebounds per game that he averaged as a member of the Wisconsin Badgers.

Davis has upside, but he has some glaring issues that make him someone that the Cavaliers may want to avoid. There is no such thing as a perfect prospect, but considering Davis is going to be a guard in the NBA, one of the things he has to do is shoot the ball well.

So far, that is something he struggles with.

Yes, his 19.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game are impressive, but he shot just 30.5% from three, and an unthinkable 79% from the free-throw line. If he were a power forward or center, you can make allowances for that. Yet, as a guard, there are things you have to be able to do and shooting is one of them.

He’s not a bad prospect and if the Cavs were to get him because other players were already off the board, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. The Cavs need three-point shooters though and perimeter defenders.