Cavs have been really missing Jarrett Allen in recent games

Cleveland Cavaliers big Jarrett Allen dunks the ball. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Looking onward, it seems pretty certain that Jarrett Allen will be a crucial piece for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Allen, who is set to be a restricted free agent this upcoming season, will likely be set for a big pay day. That’s factoring in rumors/reports related to that scenario likely to come, but while he won’t be necessarily cheap, Allen will be more than worth it with what he’ll mean to this Cavs team in the near future.

The now-full-time Cleveland starting 5, often which he’s been starting at the 5, at least and now is when healthy, has had 13.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks with the Cavs…