Former NBA Champion Breaks Down Why Cleveland Cavaliers Still Have More To Prove Despite Their Top Seeding In The East

An EX-NBA player explained why the Cleveland Cavaliers need to prove themselves more
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell (Photo by John Jones/Imagn Images)

The Cavaliers are currently in an impressive position in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season, holding the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings with 46 wins and 10 losses. However, a former NBA champion remains dissatisfied with Donovan Mitchell-led Cavaliers’ success.

Kendrick Perkins appeared on a recent episode of NBA Countdown on ESPN, where he analyzed the Cavaliers’ prospects for winning the championship this season. During the discussion, he highlighted the significance of the Cavaliers’ current status as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the 2008 NBA champion emphasized that despite this impressive ranking, the team still has a lot to prove in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season.

“They haven’t earned respect. And name me a time when a Donovan Mitchell-led team has reached the NBA Finals or the Conference Finals… It’s never happened. Respect is earned, not given. I get that they have the best record, they have to go out and prove it. Do they have the personnel to get it done? Absolutely, but again it’s just like the Oklahoma City Thunder, they got to show it,” Perkins said.

The Cavaliers kicked off their regular season with a phenomenal 15-game winning streak. This marks only the fourth occasion in NBA history where a team has started the season at an astonishing 15–0. Recently, Perkins has been more outspoken with his opinions, including a bold statement about Joel Embiid.

Cleveland Cavaliers Recent Game Against The New York Knicks

The Cavaliers faced off against the New York Knicks in an exciting matchup at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. They clinched a remarkable 12-point lead, showcasing their dominance throughout all four quarters.

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Star player Donovan Mitchell delivered an impressive performance, netting 27 points, five assists, and three rebounds in just 26 minutes of action. Evan Mobley also shined with 21 points, four assists, and eight rebounds, while Ty Jerome contributed 19 points, two assists, and three rebounds.

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Collectively, these outstanding efforts propelled the Cavaliers to a commanding 37-point victory, finishing with a score of 142-105. This triumph marks the Cavaliers’ sixth consecutive win in the thrilling 2024-25 NBA regular season. They will play the next game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.