While i Cleveland Cavaliers they were taking their home record to 10-0as well as improving their overall record with an incredible and historic 17-1a solitary voice rose from the stands and was heard throughout the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
“M-V-P! M-V-P!” shouted the fan lonely.
Dal parquet, Donovan Mitchell he noticed. However, the cry wasn’t aimed at him (a 5-time All-Star), but at one of his own teammate who was shooting free throws.
Later the person concerned, You Jeromewanted proof of what had happened. “Did you film it?” he asked.
And, in fact, it had really happened. The cry was for him. Because the beginning of Cleveland season produced an unexpected rising star.
After missing almost all the matches of the last season because of a serious injury to the ankle, which even required a intervention surgical, Jerome not only became a precious element per coach Kenny Atkinsonbut also the emblem of the team’s success.
They didn’t expect it Cavsand he certainly didn’t expect it anyway Jerome.
Yet, the guard has played wonderfully ever since training camp, when Coach Atkinson had a great first impression of him. Sensation that, little by little, it has strengthened more and more. And, although he was good since the beginning of the seasonJerome brought his game to another level still in the last week.
Just one night after the Cavs’ loss to the Boston Celtics (after 15 consecutive victories), Jerome accomplished well 7 triple in the first half of the match against i New Orleans Pelicansto close with a career-high of 29 points.
On Sunday, for an encore, he matched Mitchell with 26 points and 6 assists in the victory against i Toronto Raptors.
“From the moment he stepped foot in our gym he was phenomenal. Everyday” Coach Atkinson said. “He keeps going like this, and it’s all thanks to him. Right now he is in a state of grace. It’s beautiful to see.”
And if of him we can only say good thingswe can say the same about the Cavs themselves, whose explosion under the leadership of coach Atkinson it is one of the best in NBA history. The coach indeed made Cleveland an offensive power.
The Cavs are first in any ranking possible and imaginable as far as the attack: points, shooting percentage from mid-range and 3-point range, point differential and offensive rating. In short, theirs is a system based on the pace of play, ball movement and fundamentals. So, it becomes difficult to defendAnd. And if they could be considered a contendernow everything has turned into something more.
“We are a chaotic environment, but with standard principles. Now our record is 17-1.” Coach Atkinson said. “I’ve been in his league for 17 years and this never happens. We should have at least 6 or 7 defeats. We’re not exactly in top form and still manage to get a win. It’s quite shocking the situation we find ourselves in, and that’s not to disparage anyone. But it’s more to make people understand how difficult this championship is.”
