Our first detailed film breakdown of the year highlights just what makes the Cleveland Cavaliers so dangerous. We look at their 4th quarter explosion against the Knicks that featured Mitchell’s shooting and playmaking, Caris Levert’s improved passing, and Evan Mobley’s versatility that makes them so strong on both offense and defense.
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41 Comments
Hey Ben if you’re busy I understand, but are u gonna do a top 10 players of 2022 vid?
Loving the new season. Loving a return of Thinking Basketball videos on my YT page. The Cavs look amazing this year, and with a squad this young, they'll be contenders for a couple years!
I agree go Cavs 😎
I like your inclusion of him rejecting the screen, just shows his ability to read the defense and make a good play
Video on the Jazz?
As a Buck's fan it's hard to not be distracted by how amazing the Cavs are looking right now. It's at least my second favorite thing in the NBA right now behind the undefeated Milwaukee team.
Donnie has seemed so locked in. Defense/passing/offensive pressure have all been on point. He's making sure we don't ignore him any longer.
No top 10 this year?
Not enough experience to beat the Bucks or Celtics in the playoffs. Good young team, like Memphis last year.
I’ve always been a Mitchell fan. I was also a fan of the trio of DG, EM & JA. As soon as the trade went down, I knew this would happen
There is always something in your videos that reminds me just how beautiful the game of basketball is. That's why this is my favorite basketball channel on YouTube.
Mobley should have won ROTY
First thinking basketball of the new season let’s gooo!!
80 piston recreated
I'm lowkey worried they'll pull a last year's Bulls on everyone, but at the same time the Cavs are a much better constructed team than the Bulls
Will your NBA app content be available on your YouTube channel as well?
I'm happy that JB Bickerstaff finally has a team of young players who are not set in their ways. I can't wait to see one of these videos for the Trailblazers.
Gotta say that I was surprised with Darius Garland riding the bench more than expected. After all, he's a young, talented point guard that needs playing time in order to develop. But with the Cavs offering a lineup and depth with all-around talent, size, and skill, it's a blessing for the Cavs to be so flexible with their lineups. With that said, Garland should get more playing time as the year progresses and I expect he will be a significant contributor.
Hands down the best basketball channel.
Hey Ben, asking for all Thinking Basketball faithful, will you be continuing the tradition of Listing your Top 10 player rankings heading into the 22/23 season?
Everybody sleep unless Ricky Rubio get back to leading this bench.
Donovan Mitchell is the next Dwayne Wade hard working and tough minded 💯💯💯 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
There’s no other channel like this one.
LeBen: CLEVELAND ~ this is for you!!
The Cavs have the ugliest jerseys in the league. It doesn't matter how well you play if you look like garbage while doing it.
Donovan Mitchell has dwade speed with that mamba mentality tough minded and determined
Welcome back to the 2023 season, Thinking Basketball. Looking forward to more from you as always.
Thinking basketball withdrawal is no joke. Thank you for coming back. We missed you so much ❤️
This roster is so fantastically well constructed
Mitchell playmaking underrated af
this build-up is kinda similar to the 2008 2009 Miami Heat when the whole system is made for Dwyane Wade, but I think this version from the cavs is a better version though because it has an options of plays outside the arc which is competitive in today's league
I think that the cavs are a bench scorer pg/sg (Jordan Poole) away from making the ECF
Yesss your back
Thinking Basketball is back
i literally checked your channel yesterday thinking to myself: damn why didn’t he post in such a long time? really happy to see this on my feed!
Keep this up cavs the land need yall
I’ve only watched 2 full Cavs games this season but I found Mobley disappointing in both. I saw him get bodied down low a few times, let guys get to the rim and overall didn’t look dominant on defence. Also doesn’t seem to have made a leap on offence so far. I want to see more from him as I feel his ceiling is tied closely to the Cavs ceiling. They need him to be a true star if they want to win a chip in my opinion.
Hes back!
WHERES THE PLAYER RANKING IM LITERALLY DYING
Another great video from the goat in basketball content . please make videos on struggling teams like the nets and warriors and state what they need to correct .
I was just browsing through NBA games when the defensive play at 5:14 happened and I dropped my jaw! Glad to see it highlighted here.
Mitchell isn't clutch