Cauley-Stein has also shown phenomenal instincts on that end of the floor. He already understands the concept of verticality and doesn't go out of his way to chase blocks if he can simply defend a guy straight up. He's so long and quick that he covers a ton of space on defense, from the paint to the perimeter. He's a presence no matter where he is on the court, and that's going to cause him to be invaluable to this team. That's not something that I felt I could expect from him in his rookie year but he's quickly proving his worth.

This team is an unfinished project, but we're starting to see some of its capabilities, and that's exciting.

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