Cavs: 3 takeaways for Lamar Stevens from Summer League Game 2

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Cleveland Cavaliers wing/forward Lamar Stevens celebrates a go-ahead score. (Photo by Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) /

#2: Stevens appears comfortable working from the mid-range for the Cavs and has improved as a cutter.

Several of his field goal attempts came from just outside the key as he’s starting to appear more and more comfortable taking and making shots from that range. He took a few pull-up jumpers that drew iron but I liked the confidence to take them nonetheless.

Another aspect of his game that has greatly improved from since last season is his cutting.

Stevens shows he’s starting to show an uncanny ability to cut to the basket appearing to work himself open almost every time he does so. His knack for catching lobs at the rim could pay dividends for the Cavs guards be it Darius Garland, Collin Sexton, or Ricky Rubio.

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Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley, whose passing prowess could be key for Cleveland, found Stevens a few times in Game 2 which was a highly encouraging sight. He’s still got to work on his finishing around the rim but all things considered, he’s miles ahead of where he was last year in that department.

If he’s able to perfect these parts of his game, he could see his field goal percentage greatly increase; he shot 6-of-11 (54.5 percent) from the field against Orlando, to that point. It wouldn’t be a stretch for him go over the 50.0 percent mark next season after finishing last season at 45.6 percent.