How does the coach of the best team in the East lose his job? We go inside four points that led to David Blatt’s departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers
Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had relieved David Blatt of his coaching duties and offered assistant coach Tyronn Lue a three-year, $9.5 million contract to become the new head coach.
In the aftermath, the whirlwind of attention focused on the grounds of Blatt’s firing. In his first year as an NBA coach, he led an overhauled Cavaliers squad to the NBA Finals. This season, the Cavaliers have the best record in the Eastern Conference and are by-far the team to beat in the East.
Essentially, what more could have Blatt done to keep his job?
There is also the shadow of LeBron James and the extent of his involvement in the ultimate decision.
So far, Tyronn Lue is 0-1 after a loss to the Chicago Bulls and must prove that he is deserving of the opportunity now in his hands.
With so much discussion, here are four points in breaking down David Blatt’s departure.
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