Major Key Alert: The four-pronged key to the Big Three’s ultimate success

Make Quick Decisions

The Cleveland Cavaliers can also get more shots up by making quicker decisions with the ball in their hands. Furthermore, attacking before the defense can get their feet set increases the chances that the Cavs will score efficiently. Players like Irving and James will have the ball in their hands the most because they’re the primary playmakers. Last year, when they ran downhill right at defenses they couldn’t be stopped. Especially James. However, every player should be ready to shoot, pass, or drive within their first couple of seconds as the Cavs work the ball around the court.

Last year, the Sacramento Kings played at the fastest pace in the league. This is important because the Kings starting lineup last year was similar to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the exception of Rajon Rondo. In contrast, the San Antonio Spurs played at one of the slowest paces in the league. This is important because the Cleveland Cavaliers are mimicking the ball-movement made popular by the Spurs’ offensive system. If the Cleveland Cavaliers move the ball like the Spurs but get out and run like the Sacramento Kings, there is one other team that they could resemble. The Golden State Warriors. The Warriors scored 114.9 points per game last year compared to 104.3 points per game from the Cavaliers.

Those extra ten points spread out evenly between the Big Three would put the trio near or above their career-averages.