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NBA Draft 2018: Top 10 players that’ll have the best NBA careers

By Tristan Freeman

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Picks one through 30 are seen on the board at the conclusion of the first round during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Picks one through 30 are seen on the board at the conclusion of the first round during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Collin Sexton reacts after being drafted eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Collin Sexton reacts after being drafted eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

9. G Collin Sexton – Cleveland Cavaliers

College: Alabama

Last season, the Cavaliers had four different starting point guards (Derrick Rose, Isaiah Thomas, Jose Calderon, and George Hill) throughout the season. None of them worked out, which made the Kyrie Irving trade all the harder to swallow for Cleveland fans.

Dating back to his first stint with Cleveland and even in his Miami days, LeBron James has never had great point guards to work with outside of Irving. The No. 8 draft pick Sexton could instantly become his second-best playmaker, with an explosive ability to make plays for himself and others. He has the same traits as Rose in his prime and will be a building block for the Cavs’ future.

If James is still there, the addition of Sexton shores up a big weakness and takes the pressure off him somewhat to do everything offensively. Cleveland would still be the favorite to come out of the East and could give the Golden State Warriors a tougher fight in the Finals.

If James does leave, the Cavs would be in another rebuilding mode. The remaining assets aren’t good enough to keep the team viable, and Sexton wouldn’t have much to work with. It’ll take a few losing seasons and some lottery picks to work out, but I do think Cleveland won’t be perpetual losers as long as the Crimson Tide star is around. I viewed him as the best point guard in the draft, so the summer won’t be a total loss if King James departs.

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