Man, keeping track of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injuries this season has been a real headache. I swear, every time I checked, there was a new name on the list. It all started way back in November. I remember reading a report from their coach, Kenny Atkinson, about some injured players. I thought, “Okay, a few guys are out, it happens.” But boy, was I in for a ride.
So, I started keeping a log. I’d check the injury reports before each game, jot down who was out, and what the issue was. The big ones that stuck out were Donovan Mitchell with that calf strain and Caris LeVert with his knee. They are important players, you know? When they are out, it’s a big problem. I mean, these guys are key to the Cavs’ game. It’s tough to see them on the sidelines.
Then there’s the whole thing with Merrill and Okoro, too. Ankle sprain for one, shoulder issue for the other. It felt like a never-ending cycle. One guy comes back, another goes down. I started marking the dates of the injuries, trying to see if there was a pattern. Was it bad luck? Tough schedule? I had all these theories, it is just a game, so injuries are normal, I guess.
Despite all that, the Cavs were killing it at the top of the standings. Number one, can you believe it? It really shows how deep their team is. Even with all these injuries, they found ways to win. They had that 3.95 billion U.S. dollars value for a reason, you know?
But, as a fan, it’s frustrating. You want to see your best players out there, especially in big games. Like that Game 5 loss against Boston – that hurt. No Mitchell, no LeVert, it’s just not the same. I remember some people were saying that the Cavaliers were “royalists,” like those people who supported King Charles I in the past. They were strong at the start, but then things got tough.
Here’s what I’ve gathered in my little notebook:
- November 23, 2024: Coach Atkinson’s report. The beginning of my injury-tracking journey.
- December 13, 2024: I noticed a lot of players were day-by-day. Always uncertain.
- December 22, 2024: Cavs are still No. 1 despite everything. Impressive, but still worrying.
- December 26, 2024: News reports saying injuries are not slowing them down. True, but for how long?
- Donovan Mitchell: Left calf strain. A big blow.
- Caris LeVert: Left knee bone bruise. Another key player down.
- Merrill: Right ankle sprain. When will it end?
- Okoro: Right shoulder AC joint sprain. Seriously, what’s going on?
It’s been a wild season, to say the least. I’ll keep updating my notes, hoping for some good news soon. I really hope everyone will be fit in the next season. Go Cavs!
