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The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t need washed-up centers, stop suggesting it

By Chad Porto

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 06: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Evan Mobley #4 and Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 06, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 06: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Evan Mobley #4 and Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 06, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Sports Illustrated is once again pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign a washed-up center.

Say it with me, the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t need to add any toxic, over-the-hill, 30-something big men to the roster. It’s time for the national media to stop suggesting toxic, unproductive, injury-prone stars of yesteryear. The Cavs really don’t need that much help rebounding. They have Jarrett Allen, Kevin Love, Evan Mobley, Dean Wade, and Lamar Stevens. They’re good.

If one of them gets traded, sure, sign someone to help out. What the Cavs don’t need is to sign Demarcus Cousins, as Sports Illustrated’s Ben Stinar suggested. Stinar, for those that may recognize the name, also suggested the Cavs sign Dwight Howard as well. It seems to be his mantra; sign this washed-up player with attitude issues.

The Cavs don’t need Cousins or anything that Cousins provide. If they did need that skillset, they should look elsewhere for it and not at a guy who is historically unable to stay on a team due to a variety of issues.

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t need declining veterans, they need top-shelf talent

Guys like Cousins and Howard had their time in the NBA, a decade ago, when they were at the top of their game. Now, neither man is a good starter, and their attitude issues make them someone to avoid entirely as a reserve. There’s no doubt they could be 10th or 11th men on the benches for the Cavs just on their current talent level alone.

Yet, the Cavs are so based on chemistry and comradery. These cats work well together and everyone has a role that they play. Howard and Cousins have a history of getting into it with anyone and everyone, and if teams like the Lakers and Nuggets don’t want either man; why should the Cavs?

After all both the Lakers and Nuggets need depth at the center position, unlike the Cavs who now have Robin Lopez. So if they’re willing to walk away from them, why should the Cavs approach them?

The Cavs don’t need washed-up talent and I really hope the national media starts to accept that.

Next. The Cleveland Cavaliers should call the Utah Jazz back. dark

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