
In recent years, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has taken up the mantle of a time-honored basketball archetype—the gentle giant. Here is a player who can post a double-double one day while pontificating about Pokemon the next.
On Sunday, Allen was in top form on both counts. First, he continued his career year by torching the Los Angeles Clippers for 25 points and 12 rebounds in a 127–122 win. Then, he paid homage to his cats.