CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs built their original identity around their towering frontcourt duo of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. But what if their similar personalities are actually holding the team back?

That’s the provocative question raised in the latest episode of Wine and Gold Talk podcast, where cleveland.com columnist Jimmy Watkins asks: “Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, are they too similar in their makeup? Can you have two gentle giants on your team and bring the kind of ‘alpha energy’ that high level playoff basketball winning requires?”

This question strikes at the heart of the Cavs’ roster construction philosophy.

While much debate has centered on whether the two big men can coexist offensively, this podcast explores a different angle – whether their shared demeanors create a f

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