The Cleveland Cavaliers did not have a star-studded roster heading into Las Vegas Summer League. While other teams were trotting out lottery picks and key rotation players to lead their Vegas squads, the Cavs had just one rostered player (Sam Merrill) and a collection of two-way players and G Leaguers.
Yet at the end of the road, it was the Cavs hoisting the trophy, winning the franchise’s first Summer League Championship. It’s not quite the 2016 title, but it is validation that the Cavs have talent at the back end of their organization that can help the stars win in Cleveland.