Why Cavs usually play Dean Wade more than Jaylon Tyson, Keon Ellis, Max Strus
It's a complicated set of decisions.
Why Cavs usually play Dean Wade more than Jaylon Tyson, Keon Ellis, Max Strus originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of roster depth, which can make lineup decisions difficult for head coach Kenny Atkinson.
One guy who normally comes out ahead in those decisions: Dean Wade. Wade generally plays more than other wing players like Jaylon Tyson, Max Strus and Keon Ellis. But why?
That's a question that both Cavs fans and the fans of opposing teams often wonder. MORE: WWE legend wants Lakers to trade Luka Doncic Why does Dean Wade play so much? Wade's under-the-radar skill is his individual defense.
When he starts for the Cavs, he often is assigned to guard the opposition's best player. For example, against the Pistons in the playoffs, Wade opens games guarding Cade Cunningham. The Cavaliers have two star guards who aren't defensive-minded in James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.