Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 26. Jaylen Nowell, Cleveland Cavaliers
Original pick: Dylan Windler
2021 Cleveland Cavaliers current starting lineup
- Darius Garland
- Collin Sexton
- Isaac Okoro
- Evan Mobley
- Jarrett Allen
New 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup
- Collin Sexton
- Tyler Herro
- Isaac Okoro
- Evan Mobley
- Jarrett Allen
The Cleveland Cavaliers chose Dylan Windler with this pick in the real 2019 NBA Draft. However, they take Jaylen Nowell in this re-draft, as he jumps up almost twenty spots.
Windler didn’t even get playing time in his rookie season, so technically last year was his rookie year. He played alright, but still only managed to average around five points in sixteen minutes of action per game.
Meanwhile, Nowell has played pretty well during his time in Minnesota. He struggled mightily in his rookie season but really began to pick things up last year.
Nowell is a solid perimeter defender and has begun to improve as a three-point shooter. He would give the Cavs some great wing depth, which would be a nice change of pact for them with all the big men they have on the roster.
Cleveland actually gets a solid upgrade in this re-draft, as Nowell has proven himself more than Windler has at this point in their careers. Nowell is the pick here at twenty-six.