Ohio is not an ideal state for many athletes, but it is suitable for Isaac Okoro and other Cavaliers players. Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Is the contract an asset or liability for the Cavs?
The 23-year-old Okoro can bring some energy and spark from the bench for the Cavs. He averaged 9.4 points per game, the second-highest of his career and the highest since his rookie season, which was back in the 2020-21 season. His defense is a great asset for the Cavs. He is one of the best defenders on the team. We know the old cliche line: defense wins championships.
The Cavs front office has been getting busy this summer. They have signed an extension for Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell is back, Tristan Thompson is back, etc. We are seeing a Cavs team that believes they can win with this current roster. A positive mindset can go a long way, but putting in the work behind the scenes is much more crucial. The Cavs can be an elite team if each player gets better, stays healthy, and makes the right adjustments.
With this new contract extension, Okoro knows that he must prove that the front office decided to give him the extension. The Cavs will need to be better than ever in these next three seasons. It’s a good contract for the Cavs, not a significant contract.
Okoro would need to increase his free-throw percentage, block and steal. If he struggles, the Cavs might make a bold move and trade him by the trade deadline.
He started in 42 of 69 games during the 2023-24 season. Okoro has a lot of room to grow. He’s not in his prime yet. Hopefully, Kenny Atkinson can mold him into a consistent player starting this season.
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