So now what will the Cavaliers do with the pick?
They could draft Kentucky's center Nerlens Noel,who ,despite coming off a torn ACL, would at least provide the defensive presence of a grade A shot blocker similar to that shown by last season's top pick Anthony Davis.
Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore is the best player in the draft,but after selecting Dion Waiters in last years draft,Cleveland may not want to select a guard with the pick as it is unlikely that Waiters could make the switch to small forward,which is a major need.
Georgetown's Otto Porter is the best small forward available,but does not rank with McLemore as a player or with the upside of Noel,so Porter would be a reach with the first pick.
Could Cleveland decide the best move is a trade?
A forward that can score would easily be worth the pick and one rumor that I would be all in for is obtaining Minnesota's Kevin Love.
I'd trade all four of the Cavalier picks (2 1's and 2 2's) for Love and still feel happy about the deal,but Cleveland will likely have to toss a player or two in as well.
There is always the chance Orlando at two could love a player above all and something of value could be obtained from the Magic.
If the Cavaliers prefer one of the three that Orlando does not,perhaps they could land their guy and pick up a future pick or even a serviceable veteran as well.
Cleveland insists that they will be a playoff team next season and this pick will go a long way toward such as either another top young talent will be added or perhaps a player from another team that could make a huge impact.
Botching this opportunity could mean the end for general manager Chris Grant and cost the team a chance to sign a certain player that is a free agent at the end of next season.
The month ahead looks to be quite interesting in Cleveland......
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