Locked On Cavs

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) shares his personal top 100 NBA player rankings, focusing on Cleveland Cavaliers players. He provides detailed explanations for his controversial rankings, particularly Donovan Mitchell at number five overall. Cunningham justifies this high placement by citing Mitchell's First Team All-NBA selection, MVP voting results, and outstanding playoff performances. The podcast explores rankings for other Cavaliers, including Evan Mobley at 15th, Darius Garland at 26th, and a surprising placement of De'Andre Hunter ahead of Jarrett Allen. Cunningham discusses the challenges in ranking players, especially in the 5-11 range and towards the bottom of the list, while also touching on team rankings and how they reflect overall quality. The episode offers insights into player evaluation criteria and sparks debate about the Cavaliers' roster strength heading into the upcoming season.Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside S