Meleek Thomas has given the Cavs something they could use more of lately. A reason to feel good about what they’re seeing. Whether that should mean a starting spot ahead of James Harden is a bigger discussion. But at 5-6…
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas is building a case for more playing time alongside star guard Donovan Mitchell as the team sits at a 5-6 record. Citing analysis from Cavaliers On SI's Mack Perry, writer Sam Amico reports that pairing Thomas with Mitchell would allow the rookie to capitalize on open shots without requiring him to run the offense.
Thomas has hit 47.8 percent of his three-pointers this season and scored 18 points in Monday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. With veteran James Harden shooting 36.4 percent from the field, Amico suggests head coach Kenny Atkinson has room to experiment with rotation combinations that feature Mitchell and Thomas sharing the floor.
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