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Is there a new Big 3 in town for the Cleveland Cavaliers?

By Samuel Baum

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND,OH – Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 8, 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 – Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 8, 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) /

No. 2: Rodney Hood

Rodney Hood is an interesting player because he has shown flashes of greatness and at different times seems to be completely disinterested in the game.

That can partially be attributed to a lack of maturity on his part; however, with the playmaking now on him, it’ll be quite the opportunity for him to earn back the team’s trust.

With the Jazz, he put up great numbers and looked to be the perfect third option.

He even had a game against the Lakers where he scored 30 points in one half.

Yes, you read that right.

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He also has proven to be a great three-point shooter. One game Hood found his rhythm, ending the game with eight triples.

During his time with Utah, he averaged 16.8 points per game on 42.4 percent shooting from the field. However, in Cleveland, he averaged exactly 6.0 fewer points per game and was hardly inserted into the offense.

The question is can his game translate to the Cavs post-LeBron and can he work well with his teammates. To be good with the Cavs, yes, he needs to score, but he also needs to rebound and help create looks for his teammates.

That’ll be what the team will miss most from James’ departure.

If Hood can take his game to the next level and keep it there consistently, he could become an All-Star before his career is over.

Reminder: he’s just 25-years-old.