NBA: One burning question for every team as the 2017-18 stretch run begins

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers

Burning Question: What’s the plan if LeBron James leaves? 

I don’t want to be debbie downer, but the Cleveland Cavaliers need to have a contingency plan if LeBron James elects to leave this summer. Because, if they don’t, this is the type of franchise that can fall into a dark place.

(see the first time LeBron left Cleveland).

The Brooklyn pick is a good starting point, but it can’t be the only plan in the even that LeBron leaves. The Miami Heat weren’t ready for LeBron leaving in 2014, and they still haven’t really recovered.

The Cavs can’t make the same mistake.