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Looking at all 3 free agents the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed

By Chad Porto

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 97-94. 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 - NOVEMBER 10: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 97-94. 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) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – APRIL 05: Robin Lopez #33 of the Orlando Magic drives on Moses Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Amway Center on April 05, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – APRIL 05: Robin Lopez #33 of the Orlando Magic drives on Moses Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Amway Center on April 05, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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. /

Robin Lopez

While Robin Lopez is 34 years old and is closer to the end of his career than the beginning, Lopez brings in a heck of a lot to this team. The twin brother of Brock, Robin is the more defensive-minded of the two Lopez twins, and at 7’0, 281 lbs, he’s a force on the block defensively

He’s not the most agile of men, and that gets him in trouble when he tries to roll off the block, but if you’re just looking for him to play 30-odd games per season and a dozen or so minutes per, then Lopez will be able to help shore up the team.

He’ll mostly get minutes when other guys are in foul trouble, when the game’s out of hand or when an injury happens, and for all that, Lopez is a solid addition. He’s not a great offensive threat, but he can post 10+ points per game when given shots.

Lopez isn’t going to be a game-to-game difference-maker, but as a veteran who can come in, give Evan Mobley some tips on the fly and provide stability in his role as the elder statesmen, this isn’t a bad guy to have in that given role.

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