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I love Summer League. The start dates were all pushed up due to COVID last year. Now when the Cavs have a fun squad, SL returns home to in early July. Can't wait!
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I love Summer League. The start dates were all pushed up due to COVID last year. Now when the Cavs have a fun squad, SL returns home to in early July. Can't wait!
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Gotta say, i'll be rooting hard for this dude. Those highlights made me smile. They are so Australian. The way he moves is so Australian...along with his appearance. He actually moves like a guy from the 80s who is pretty athletic. Love it.
So with that being said, he is my new Cedi replacement to root for. Cedi overstayed his welcome and there is a new guy in town. Officer Luke.
I gotta say in a more serious tone, he looks functionally athletic and strong with a good frame.Looks to me like he likes to take it strong to the rim with authority like @Lee. Ball handling looks pretty good with a pretty ok form on his shot. Seems like a good pick to me from the highlights and appearance.
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The next Dirk Nowitzki.
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Yes, it's a lazy comparison, but he really reminds of a young Joe Ingles. Other than his footwork, his jumper doesn't *look* bad (not speaking on the results).
It may turn into a decent pick.
It may turn into a decent pick.
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Tankathon: Unranked (#74 cutoff)
Wasserman, B/R: Unranked (#50 cutoff)
Vecenie, Athletic: 87th
Woo, SI: 99th
Hollinger: 56th
One of my favorite stash candidates, Travers played in the G League Elite Camp and showed enough feel as a passer and secondary ballhandler to think he can make it if his shot straightens out. To this point that’s been the biggest hold-up in him turning into a Joe Ingles-type distributor from the forward spot, because Travers can put it on the deck with either hand and make plays off the dribble. He also rocks a glorious blond mullet straight out of a 1984 Ratt video, which makes every play twice as impressive.
ESPN: 99th
A 6-8 guard with a 6-10 wingspan and strong all-around versatility, Travers played all over the floor for Perth the past few seasons, sliding from the point guard to small forward positions on both ends of the floor. Travers' slight frame, funky shooting mechanics and average quickness/explosiveness are things he'll have to improve on in the Australian NBL to position himself as a more immediate NBA candidate, but he is an excellent all-around basketball player, a lock to become a national team player for the Boomers and will likely get a chance to show his game translates down the road.
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Cavs obviously wanted to not burn a roster spot here, which is why they went with Travers.. I don't know much about Travers, so hard for me to comment on this pick.. My only point of contention is not electing to go for a two-way player such as Julian Champagnie, Keon Ellis, Jean Montero, etc., here instead..
Travers is still young but this seems like a pick destined to spend two to three more years in Australia or other leagues before coming over (perhaps even the G-League), and being able to produce anything of note on an NBA roster.. I wouldn't be surprised if his biggest contribution is a traded drafted rights player to include in a deal down the road...
Wasserman, B/R: Unranked (#50 cutoff)
Vecenie, Athletic: 87th
Woo, SI: 99th
Hollinger: 56th
One of my favorite stash candidates, Travers played in the G League Elite Camp and showed enough feel as a passer and secondary ballhandler to think he can make it if his shot straightens out. To this point that’s been the biggest hold-up in him turning into a Joe Ingles-type distributor from the forward spot, because Travers can put it on the deck with either hand and make plays off the dribble. He also rocks a glorious blond mullet straight out of a 1984 Ratt video, which makes every play twice as impressive.
ESPN: 99th
A 6-8 guard with a 6-10 wingspan and strong all-around versatility, Travers played all over the floor for Perth the past few seasons, sliding from the point guard to small forward positions on both ends of the floor. Travers' slight frame, funky shooting mechanics and average quickness/explosiveness are things he'll have to improve on in the Australian NBL to position himself as a more immediate NBA candidate, but he is an excellent all-around basketball player, a lock to become a national team player for the Boomers and will likely get a chance to show his game translates down the road.
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Cavs obviously wanted to not burn a roster spot here, which is why they went with Travers.. I don't know much about Travers, so hard for me to comment on this pick.. My only point of contention is not electing to go for a two-way player such as Julian Champagnie, Keon Ellis, Jean Montero, etc., here instead..
Travers is still young but this seems like a pick destined to spend two to three more years in Australia or other leagues before coming over (perhaps even the G-League), and being able to produce anything of note on an NBA roster.. I wouldn't be surprised if his biggest contribution is a traded drafted rights player to include in a deal down the road...
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I love it too but will be in the road all summer, which is good, but I love going to SL.
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What were Cleveland Cavaliers thinking in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft?
The Cavs started draft night by selecting mature Kansas sharpshooter Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick – a ready-made 3-and-D prospect who is experienced enough to slide into coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s immediate rotation. They spent the remainder of the first round making countless phone calls and...
"Like Diop, there are no current plans for Luke Travers -- the No. 56 pick -- to play in the NBA anytime soon. He won’t be taking a roster spot. That’s partly what made him appealing -- a draft-and-stash prospect who will continue playing in the NBL, trying to improve his game and prove he can one day belong in the NBA.
Travers, however, is expected to be part of the summer Cavs roster before going back to Australia."
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I'm really infatuated with this dude. I don't know how to contain myself. I'm going watch all of post game interviews and probably gonna order a few posters of his to have right above my bed or even better a real life doll to sleep next to if it somehow becomes available. Pending success.
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