From the Desk of Koby Altman

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“Greatness Shines On The Land” - This past weekend was another historic moment for our organization and Northeast Ohio. In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary, we showcased Cleveland to the world. From the outstanding individual performances of Evan, Isaac, Jarrett and Darius, to the incredible events throughout our great community, we LET EM KNOW about the city and the Cavaliers bright future. All-Star Sunday night was one of the most special nights in NBA history and it was an honor to host the 75 best players of all-time, both past and present.

For the Cavaliers, the months ahead will be another opportunity for our young team to learn and grow. Every game will become more and more meaningful and a new experience for many of our players. As Coach Bickerstaff says, “We are not a finished product”, but we remain excited about our future and look forward to watching our players reap the benefits of their hard work and dedication to each other and this season.

To our fans, your continued support has not gone unnoticed. The buzz around the city and the excitement level at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has helped create an incredible atmosphere and home court advantage. Let’s keep it going!

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Plenty of events have transpired since my last letter to you all. Too much to share in a written formant, so it felt best to speak about all that has happened through our docuseries - The Road Back.

Check out the latest episode on Cavs.com, the Cavs Mobile App, or the Cavs YouTube channel.

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The Road Back - From the Desk of Koby Altman

As we approach the holiday season, we have a lot to look forward to as an organization. Our recent stretch of games has not changed my excitement, nor my belief in the emerging talent of this team. We have shown toughness in the face of adversity and Coach Bickerstaff has our team playing inspired basketball. Our players are not interested in moral victories or making excuses. They have demonstrated a willingness to accept the challenges in front of them and thrived in the face of competition. Inside our locker room, there is a strong confidence in our potential and I’m looking forward to seeing what this team is capable of achieving both in the short and long term.

And to Collin, who underwent successful surgery last week, WE MISS YOU! Collin represents everything it means to be a Cavalier and no injury will slow him down or change his mentality. We know he will attack his rehabilitation as aggressively as he competes on the floor. His determination and work ethic is undeniable and he remains committed to what we are building here in Cleveland.

Everyone have a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving! – #LetEmKnow!

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There has been steady growth and development from our team since the end of last season and a renewed sense of optimism and excitement. We have a talented core group of young players, all under the age of 25 years old, along with veteran leaders who have played a ton of meaningful NBA games. Together we share the common goal of creating a winning culture for the city of Cleveland.

It's the small victories each day and from game to game that further accelerates our goal of building a team for sustainable and long-term success. We’re faced with one of the hardest early season schedules to date, including a recent West Coast trip against some of the NBA’s elite teams. Our resilience and competitiveness led to impressive wins and showcased our potential. While we are not a finished product, we have been strategic in our approach, particularly with our big and skilled frontcourt. This has changed the way we play, and with any change comes mistakes from time to time, but I’m encouraged by our players commitment and sacrifice to learn from them.

The work ethic and positive attitude around this team has been contagious and speaks volumes to the type of people we have in this front office, our coaching staff and the maturity of our players. As Coach Bickerstaff says repeatedly, “we want to bring the scrap every night”. Our players have bought in to that mentality and identity we’re building. It’s been fun to watch. The future is bright in Cleveland – #LetEmKnow!

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