The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Orlando Magic in their first Summer League game. Here are a few positive takeaways.
went undefeated in the 2023 Summer League and happened to win the championship. The start to the Summer League in 2024 has been completely different. On Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, thedefeated the Cavs by a score of 106-79. The Magic completely overpowered the Cavaliers and four players scored in double figures in their starting lineup.
Emoni Bates returns to the Summer League team in his second year with the Cavaliers organization. The Summer League starter played 23 minutes and scored 20 points. From the field, he went 7-17 and was 2-8 from three-point range. Although Bates was not efficient from three, the confidence to let it fly and try to lead the offense could be considered a good thing. Bates was not afraid to take shots in college and the confidence appears to still be there.
The stats for Bates are the least of why he deserves some praise though. Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com posted on X that Bates has added 26 pounds since joining Cleveland last year. More of the questions in the past concerning Bates related to his frame and strength rather than his potential and basketball ability. Despite still having a lean build, he did look more filled out since last season.
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