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NBA: 2018 New Year’s resolutions for the League’s top 10 teams

By Cai Owen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MAY 19: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MAY 19: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Cavaliers: Acclimatise Isaiah

The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a porous start this season, starting their campaign 5-7. They’re 19-5 since, thanks to the MVP calibre play of LeBron James.

Sitting 3rd in a congested three horse race for the East’s top spot, Cleveland find themselves in good stead heading into the New Year. A legitimate chance at the one seed, with Isaiah Thomas yet to debut. Thomas is expected to be back by early January, with many marking Cleveland’s trip to TD Garden as his possible return date.

A two-time all-star, Thomas put up admirable outputs of 29 points and six assists, on respectable 46/38/91 splits last year. His return will be a welcome sight for the Cavaliers, who would love to lessen LeBron’s load as we head into the second half of the season.

The priority for the Cavs however should be to acclimatise Thomas. Get him used to playing within the offence so he is as comfortable as possible come the post-season. Naturally, LeBron will get some “rest” (less time being the focal point) as a bi-product of IT’s return.

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