By obijkenobi Go To PostGod damn, Lue got 3 years. So does Lebron bail on Cleveland again, leaving them with mind fucked ( and maxed contract) Love, Lue as coach, maxes Tristan Thompson and fragile Kyrie as the building pieces?
if Lebron leave again after running the team into a hopeless future that'd be an all time level asshole move. this is his bed to lay in.
Bruce Arthur @bruce_arthurouf!
Kevin Love tried to defend Blatt, but the firing came in the form of a pick and roll
By HasphatsAnts Go To PostIt's entirely possible LeBron didn't know it was coming today. But don't think of us fool enough to believe he didn't know they were gonna fire him at some point in the next 48 hours.I should have read more into Lebron venting & sitting on the Blatt's bench... Didn't saw it coming tbh.
By HasphatsAnts Go To PostIt's entirely possible LeBron didn't know it was coming today. But don't think of us fool enough to believe he didn't know they were gonna fire him at some point in the next 48 hours.naw, you fire a coach after a win and its because you hate the guy lol
Middle of the season. ECF winning coach. Still on top of the EC. Dude got fired because of "reasons."
Don't let any PR fool ya.
Don't let any PR fool ya.
By domino Go To Postif Lebron leave again after running the team into a hopeless future that'd be an all time level asshole move. this is his bed to lay in.but wouldn't you just Love to see Cleveland get fucked again?
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPNYet Lebron had nothing to do with it. Sure.
James' fondness for Ty Lue and his desire to be coached by a former player were well known in the organization. As were issues with Blatt
Calling it now, the coaching story of the 2016 NBA Offseason is a bidding war between Prokhorov and Owner Lebron for Calipari
People are saying that Lebron wanted a former player who is black be his coach lol
at least its not Mark Jackson yet
at least its not Mark Jackson yet
By domino Go To Postif Lebron leave again after running the team into a hopeless future that'd be an all time level asshole move. this is his bed to lay in.
But how hilarious would it be if he did leave? Just went back to Miami or whatever
This is completely stupid though. It's a perfect example of why teams like the Cavs are fucking stupid and don't win. You have a chance to get Lebron back and assemble a super team so you get a coach with no NBA experience in Blatt?
Then you max out everyone, believing a healthy version would have beaten the Warriors. Once you realize that shit was a pipe dream, you fire Blatt and replace him with a guy with no HC experience and then sign that dude for 3 years?
You're in win now mode. Find a way to get a HOF caliber coach and go all fucking in. Call up Jerry Sloan, do a super serious vetting process and find the absolute best chance to win.
People keep saying coaching doesn't matter but it's literally the same 3 coaching trees that result in 95% of championships for 30 some odd years. Like, wtf.
Then you max out everyone, believing a healthy version would have beaten the Warriors. Once you realize that shit was a pipe dream, you fire Blatt and replace him with a guy with no HC experience and then sign that dude for 3 years?
You're in win now mode. Find a way to get a HOF caliber coach and go all fucking in. Call up Jerry Sloan, do a super serious vetting process and find the absolute best chance to win.
People keep saying coaching doesn't matter but it's literally the same 3 coaching trees that result in 95% of championships for 30 some odd years. Like, wtf.
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA 8m8 minutes ago.
Since last season, LeBron James and his agent Rich Paul have been strong advocates of Lue becoming head coach, league sources tell Yahoo.
Making friends where ever he goes. Just like the Pats I eagerly await the tell all books that will come out in the future.
wait what happens to the all star game coaching now that Walton and Blatt are no longer heading the teams?
Walton still has his job tho Kerr is back but Blatt is gone, does Lue get the coaching position or does Dwayne Casey get it now? Or does Pop get a coach.
They also traded Josh Smith back for scraps after he signed the minimum? Didn't Josh Smith have the chance to get more money by staying in Houston in the first place?
Fuck what's next Holberg and Donovan getting fired? Lance Stephenson trade? Paul Pierce sent back to the Wiz?
This is too confusing.
Walton still has his job tho Kerr is back but Blatt is gone, does Lue get the coaching position or does Dwayne Casey get it now? Or does Pop get a coach.
They also traded Josh Smith back for scraps after he signed the minimum? Didn't Josh Smith have the chance to get more money by staying in Houston in the first place?
Fuck what's next Holberg and Donovan getting fired? Lance Stephenson trade? Paul Pierce sent back to the Wiz?
This is too confusing.
Coach Luke or Coach Blatt to LA please!
i might have to mentally check out for a whole season.
fuck that guy.
By Fenderputty Go To PostYeah rumors are the front office doesn't think it's fair to judge solely based on these teams with Kobe. Which makes me feel dead inside a little.fuck. one more year of coaching fuckery?
i might have to mentally check out for a whole season.
fuck that guy.
Where would Lebron even go after Cleveland? Bosh and Wade aren't getting any younger and I'm not sure any Western contenders would have the cap space for him. He's won 2 titles and is attempting to lead Cleveland. He'll continue to make a ton of money where he is and can use his rings to show that the problem isn't necessarily him as to why they haven't won anything in Cleveland. His legacy and finances would be much better where he is versus anywhere else in the world and he's a bit too old to be chasing party destinations. I think it's really unlikely he's leaving again.
All I need now is a team like Toronto or Boston to beat the Cavs in the playoffs.
THAT'S ALL I NEED!!!
THAT'S ALL I NEED!!!
Also LeGM strikes again ya'll. I want to say it will end badly but Blatt wasn't doing anything there anyway
By PSYCH! Go To PostHow Hornaceck hasn't been fired yet is beyond meFO probably understands that the roster is garbage, especially with Bledsoe out for the season. No need to boot the coach in that situation.
By DY_nasty Go To Post
goddamn shame what happened
classic
LeBron needs steph. A guy better than him in almost every offensive skill but that can play off the ball. His only chance is joining the Warriors next season
By Vlatko Go To PostI wonder how much Ty Lue likes Lebron isolations. he probably loves them.Love's about to get benched for Richard Jefferson
I really hope Lebron's legacy ends up as "he tried to gain too much power, had no clue what the fuck he was doing, and was only able to win when guys like Pat Riley kept him in his place"
Because how many times is this dude going to torpedo this organization just for a chance at best regular season record and an eventual playoff loss?
Because how many times is this dude going to torpedo this organization just for a chance at best regular season record and an eventual playoff loss?
By DY_nasty Go To PostIf I was in the mood I'd shop up a fake LinkedIn with "President of Basketball Operations" on the resume for each team he's been on.
By vic Go To PostFO probably understands that the roster is garbage, especially with Bledsoe out for the season. No need to boot the coach in that situation.hornaceck sucks though, Phoenix fans want him gone and players don't like him.
Like, I know this is all assumptions/behind-the-scenes-scuttlebutt bullshit, but Lebron just can't seem to help himself look like a jackass every few years. Like, people wanna talk shit about the athletes that got bad attitudes, but Lebron's behind-the-scenes bullshit is something else.
Fuck LeBron.
Fuck him in the ass.
And don't pretend like Miami was immune to GM LeBron pysch, how's suck-ass Napier?
Fuck him in the ass.
And don't pretend like Miami was immune to GM LeBron pysch, how's suck-ass Napier?
By 3SidedPolygons Go To PostThis is completely stupid though. It's a perfect example of why teams like the Cavs are fucking stupid and don't win. You have a chance to get Lebron back and assemble a super team so you get a coach with no NBA experience in Blatt?A Sloan or HOF coach wouldn't kowtow to LeBron and would make Bron adjust to his system. He got Silas fired keep in mind, LeBron only wants coaches who are new or don't have alot of power aka Spolestra.
You're in win now mode. Find a way to get a HOF caliber coach and go all fucking in. Call up Jerry Sloan, do a super serious vetting process and
imagine if lebron had phil or pops coaching him from the beginning.
this is what happens when you can't control your players.
byron knows what's up.
fuck that guy again.
this is what happens when you can't control your players.
byron knows what's up.
fuck that guy again.
By The Frankman Go To PostFuck LeBron.we'd have drafted somebody awful with or without lebron hahaa
Fuck him in the ass.
And don't pretend like Miami was immune to GM LeBron pysch, how's suck-ass Napier?
I don't want Lebron on the Warriors. I might not even want Durant on the Warriors. I'd rather maintain the chemistry and beef up our bench with guys who can shoot and defend long.
I think Walton and Casey should be the All Star Coaches. The Cavs deserve shit with how they handled their front office and Pop probably doesn't give a shit.
I am still confused and trying to get this news to sink in.
I think Walton and Casey should be the All Star Coaches. The Cavs deserve shit with how they handled their front office and Pop probably doesn't give a shit.
I am still confused and trying to get this news to sink in.
By Kabro Go To Postimagine if lebron had phil or pops coaching him from the beginning.
this is what happens when you can't control your players.
byron knows what's up.
fuck that guy again.
Easily 5 chips by now. Easily.
By Vlatko Go To PostImagine how mad Lebron was that he couldn't get Spo firedWould have been his only good move as GM
We need to be talking to Blatt right now.
What good are Russian owners if you can't get the coach of the Russian national team?
Get on it.
What good are Russian owners if you can't get the coach of the Russian national team?
Get on it.
By Vlatko Go To PostImagine how mad Lebron was that he couldn't get Spo firedThis. Can you imagine if Riley allowed it what Miami would look like now?
By PSYCH! Go To PostWould have been his only good move as GMThat's assuming a lot of his choice of replacement. Think harder about it.
Dave McMenamin @mctenAll that stress, even tho they'll probably reach the Finals...
According to a team source, Blatt firing means "everyone is in the crosshairs right now." Pressure only mounts from here for Cavs.
bruh
By Forever Go To PostWe need to be talking to Blatt right now.the fuck?
What good are Russian owners if you can't get the coach of the Russian national team?
Get on it.
when did you get back?
everything cool?
By The Frankman Go To PostThis. Can you imagine if Riley allowed it what Miami would look like now?don't tease me