Penn State Lamar Stevens is Back
Two and a half years ago, the Cavs left the 2019 NBA draft with three first round picks. Darius Garland, Dylan Windler, and Kevin Porter Jr were brought in to expand a young core that only included Collin Sexton at the moment. But they also brought along another rookie, Dean Wade, undrafted out of Kansas State on a 2-way contract. Wade, a 4-year college senior, didn’t play much at all his rookie year, but managed to impress the team enough that they gave him a lengthy, cheap, non-guaranteed deal. And it’s been one heck of a bargain. Dean busted onto the scene for the Cavs last season and hasn’t looked back. No longer a guy who you can just call a “stretch 4”, Wade has been a very useful role-player for the Cavs due to his ability to shoot the three, of course, but also play rock solid defense at the 3/4/5, as well as attack closeouts. He’s a well-rounded player who gives you everything you could hope for in a complimentary role. With Kevin Porter Jr out of town, and Windler never able
