Though the Cleveland Cavaliers sputtered a bit down the stretch, largely due to injuries, they still had what should be considered a successful season. No, the Cavs didn't emerge as the playoff powerhouse they were in the last LeBron James era, but they gelled into a squad capable of beating any opponent on any given night.
Cleveland has gotten to this point through some sound drafting and, of course, the 2022 trade for standout guard Donovan Mitchell.
While Mitchell may be the centerpiece, prospects-turned-stars like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley have helped make Cleveland a formidable young team.