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Cleveland Cavaliers: Top 5 free agents remaining

By Matthew Beighle

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 3: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 3, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 3: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 3, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 21: Iman Shumpert #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers puts pressure on Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 21: Iman Shumpert #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers puts pressure on Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

4. Jabari Parker (Restricted)

Not excited for the 2014 number two overall pick? You’re not alone.

Last season Parker posted sub-mediocre stat lines consistent with his injury-riddled past. Because of injury, Jabari Parker played in only 31 games last season and started just 3 of those. However, his 2016-2017 campaign proved insight that might just be worth gambling on.

Disregarding his atrocious season last year, prior too that the 23-year-old guard was averaging a solid 20.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game, and one steal per game while firing at almost 50% from the field.

Jabari Parker is  “instinctive and fearless as a scorer. He creates his own shot and converts everywhere in the offensive zone, using fakes, quick feet, body control, and length. He shoots strong from both mid-range and the perimeter. He is an excellent rebounder, in part thanks to his 7-foot wingspan too.”

The biggest con to notice is his health. He has missed games in every season since coming into the league.

If Jabari Parker can stay healthy, he has the potential to turn into an elite scoring big man. This is something the Cavaliers could look at when they look at the possibility of trading 29-year-old Kevin Love for a younger star.