But the Cavaliers' situation hasn't fundamentally changed; they remain weak and lack attractiveness outside of the local area—in other words, they have no appeal beyond Cleveland, no fans from other places, no overseas fans; they're purely a backdrop.
This is because they lack representative star players, they lack a high-profile super star who can change the team's fate, like Vince Carter.
This is what worries General Manager, Jim Paxson, the most; he has no hope for the current lineup, and his entire focus is on future potential stars.
As a former player for the Trail Blazers, part of the team during its first dynasty, Paxson has always maintained contact with Gan Guoyang, hoping that through Guoyang's connections, he can acquire some resources.
For instance, Paxson has always wanted to trade for Little O'Neal, thinking that with Ah Gan, Little O'Neal won't be able to truly grow, but coming to the Cavaliers, the team would treat him as a core to cultivate.
