Fansided · 3 days ago
Meleek Thomas can’t stop making the Cavaliers look like draft geniuses
It was a disappointing night for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets. Certainly not an ideal loss, especially considering how many players have been out for the Hornets. But there was a bright spot. The same bright spot that has been shining all year for the Cavs: Rookie Meleek Thomas.
Ever since Kenny Atkinson began handing him regular playing opportunities, Thomas has been making the most of them. He already looks like the type of player Cleveland should keep in its rotation every night. Despite being the 34th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft (a second-rounder), Thomas is already playing at a very high level.
