The Cleveland Cavaliers kick off their 2019-20 campaign tomorrow night, albeit with much less fanfare than what we’re used to. The spotlight has long since moved on from this team, and expectations are no longer focused on playoffs, as losing is expected to be a frequent occurrence in the season ahead.
As underwhelming as this may seem for fans, the reality is it’s all by design. The Cavs’ motto for 2019 is pretty simple – it’s going to be ugly, and that’s completely OK.
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