Heading into the NBA All-Star break, I made a point to note not all hope was lost with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure, the season was the first of a grueling rebuild. However, with a few young players standing out, it seemed as though the team was finding some potential pieces for the future.
For a minute, Marquese Chriss appeared to be one of said pieces. Picked up at the trade deadline, Chriss entered the break shining during his short time in a Cavs uniform.
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