As he considered the 6-foot-8 frame and multifaceted skillset of his new No. 56 pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach considered one question when it came to Luke Travers: “What could this guy be?” In all of four minutes during his first-ever Association appearance, the former NBL star made certain to give everyone — including the Orlando Magic’s fellow rookie — a resounding answer to that query. Accepting a tough task in containing Tristan da Silva’s downhill drive in a battle of new NBA talents, Travers absorbs a forceful bump in stride, ultimately remaining disciplined enough to send a pivot-and-spin shot into the crowd. Understanding basketball’s mental game at a high level, Travers showcased it throughout, incorporating perfectly-timed cuts, heads-up passes and sound defensive rotations into his brief cameo on November 1, 2024. Helpful in his donation to Cleveland’s home win, and sixth-straight victory, Travers offered four points, two rebounds, two assists, and a rejection. · Nov 1, 2024