How Isaac Okoro’s conversation with J.B. Bickerstaff helped calm early jitters and sparked a majestic fourth quarter turnaround Updated Dec 13, 2020; Posted Dec 13, 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. celebrates the game-winning layup by teammate guard Isaac Okoro during preseason play, December 12, 2020, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.John Kuntz, cleveland.com Facebook Share CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two weeks prior to the NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers -- general manager Koby Altman, assistant GM Mike Gansey and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff -- flew to Auburn University for a private, in-person workout with Isaac Okoro. Following his on-court session, where he displayed an improved jumper, easy hops, an NBA-ready body and contagious tenacity, the Cavs took Okoro to dinner, wanting to get to know him better. It was also a chance for Okoro to build trust with members of the organization, perhaps even his future coach.