Meleek Thomas earns high praise from Cleveland Cavaliers teammates

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas has received high praise from teammates during the team's media day. Franchise star Donovan Mitchell endorsed the second-round pick, stating, “That kid’s a dog,” and noting that Thomas’s work ethic and mentality remind him of himself.

Thomas, a former Arkansas Razorbacks player, demonstrated significant potential during the Summer League. He averaged 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals over a four-game sample, while shooting 50% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range.

In addition to his scoring, Thomas showed versatility as a playmaker by conducting the offense during Summer League action. Teammates highlighted his ability to shoot, facilitate, and play gritty defense, noting his eagerness to learn from veteran players.