On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) analyzes the NBA's top 100 player rankings and predicts future standings for Cleveland Cavaliers players. He discusses Evan Mobley's potential to crack the top 10, Donovan Mitchell's slight projected drop, and Darius Garland's consistent performance. The podcast explores the significance of postseason play in player evaluations and examines Jarrett Allen and De'Andre Hunter's growth opportunities. Danny also highlights the Cavs' upcoming Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, viewing it as a well-deserved honor reflecting the team's 64-win season and rising NBA prominence. He predicts increased national TV exposure for the Cavs and analyzes their position among Eastern Conference teams as a primetime draw.

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