In fact, he left Cleveland fans wondering where he’s been during the early portion of the campaign. Nwaba, acquired via free agency after last playing for Chicago, was averaging just a hair over nine minutes per contest. It puzzled most as to why the third-year pro out of Cal Poly wasn’t receiving any time on the floor really, especially considering the position the Cavs are in this season.
Tuesday night might’ve changed the way the organization views Nwaba’s potential.
Let’s be honest, the Cavs don’t have a ton of physical guards. They don’t have a lockdown defender who can help Jordan Clarkson in that second unit, though they know Clarkson is still very much a liability on that end.