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Sam Merrill's Role Model Journey | Cleveland Cavaliers News
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is using Sam Merrill as a blueprint for young players at a basketball camp in Istanbul, showcasing how mastering your role—whether it’s defense, spacing, or team chemistry—can lead to NBA success and star respect. Once the final pick in the 2020 draft, Merrill has turned his niche as a sharpshooter into a vital role, earning a big contract through consistent play and improved three-point shooting. Atkinson’s message? Don’t chase stardom—become indispensable by excelling in your defined responsibilities. With Cavs center Thomas Bryant also on staff, the…
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