Every in-house player that could start at small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Isaac Okoro

Isaac Okoro is the carryover from last year. He’s a smaller wing player who can play shooting guard or small forward, and his defense is ace. It’s his best quality and he can really disrupt some guys when he’s playing one on one. The issue with Okoro is that his offensive game is very limited.

Offensively, he scores in one of two ways; either on a fast break where he’s very effective. His size, strength, and speed are hard to match. Or, with corner three-pointers, which at first look gives you the impression that he’s a solid shooter.

That’s just it though, he’s really not. Yes, his three-point shot (36.3%) looks like it’s an average NBA three-point average, but the problem is that Okoro only shoots two per game, and oftentimes only when he’s wide open. He’s not someone who feels comfortable shooting threes from anywhere on the court, nor is he comfortable with a guy in his face. He’ll often pass out or drive to the rim.

But since he’s in the half-court, his inside game isn’t nearly as effective. His lack of a mid-range offensive skillset is also hindering him. While you don’t want a guy who only takes mid-range shots like DeMar DeRozan, you want someone who can pull up when the paint is busy and take a shot with some confidence. Okoro can’t do that. That’s why his shooting splits look so good because he only ever takes easy shots for himself.