“We would like to thank Caris (Lever) and Georges (Niang) for their contribution to our franchise. Their professionalism and their dedication, both in the field and outside, played a decisive role in our beginning of the historical season. The adaptability of Caris, the leadership and the experience of Georges were invaluable, and their passage in Cleveland left a deep and lasting impression. We wish them the best for the rest of their career in the NBA ”.
Koby Altman, the GM of the riders, logically had a word for Caris Lever And Georges Niangthe two players who had to pack their suitcases to Atlanta during the “Trade Deadline”.
Nevertheless, the manager was also very happy to have been able to recover Of'Andre Hunterone of the favorites for the “6th man of the season” trophy. With its best career averages at points (19.0) and at the external address (39.3%), the 4th choice of the 2019 DRAFT impressed on the first part of the campaign.
An “immeasurable” impact?
“The acquisition of D'Andre Hunter and the potential impact that a player of this caliber can bring to Cleveland are immeasurable”said Koby Altman. “Its defensive versatility, in addition to its ability to put fire from outside, strengthens our general density at a high level. We had a great opportunity with this exchange, beneficial for the short and long -term future of this franchise. Although it is always difficult to separate from players who have contributed so much to our success, we believe that D'Andre, at 27, is part of our long -term vision to shine and, in the long term, to win titles ”.
And while Caris Lever was going to be “free agent” this summer, and will therefore have to negotiate a new contract, from'Andre Hunter is under contract until the summer of 2027.
Above all, while Kenny Atkinson has tested multiple wing options (Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Caris Lever …) to surround his basic quartet (Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen), the Cavaliers were able to suffer from teams (Oklahoma City, Houston …) with physical and powerful wingers.
De'Andre Hunter is the missing piece for this group, a solid leader of the East Conference (41 victories-10 defeats) and which now targets anything other than the title?
| Of'Andre Hunter | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | ATL | 63 | 32 | 41.0 | 35.5 | 76.4 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12.3 |
| 2020-21 | ATL | 23 | 30 | 48.4 | 32.6 | 85.9 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 15.0 |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 53 | 30 | 44.2 | 37.9 | 76.5 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 13.4 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 67 | 32 | 46.1 | 35.0 | 82.6 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 15.4 |
| 2023-24 | ATL | 57 | 30 | 45.9 | 38.5 | 84.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 15.6 |
| 2024-25 | ATL | 37 | 29 | 46.1 | 39.3 | 85.8 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 19.0 |
| Total | 300 | 31 | 44.9 | 36.8 | 81.9 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 14.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
