Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it. “I feel like [the city] believes in us but part of them has doubt,” Allen said Monday at media day.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen spoke at media day about the team's motivation to overcome outside doubts heading into the new season. Despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals last season following two Game 7 victories, Cleveland was ultimately swept by the New York Knicks. Allen noted that both the team and the city are focused on earning full respect across the league.
Cleveland maintained continuity by retaining Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Allen, while also adding Peyton Watson on the wing. Allen emphasized creating a unique team identity rather than referencing past eras. Meanwhile, Mobley stated he spent the offseason refining his offensive repertoire ahead of their upcoming campaign.
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