As international competition becomes a greater platform for standout players to carve a path to the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers need to take notice to breakout candidates this summer.
Last season, forgotten NBA forward Guerschon Yabusele rebuilt his career after years overseas. When he became one of France's best prospects in the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele earned a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and proved himself to be a solid role player in the modern league. Ahead of Lauri Markkanen's 2022-23 Most Improved Player season, he had a tremendous breakout in international play.
The increase in worldwide talent has broken the mold of being drafted to the NBA young as the only path to the league.