CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Mike Brown after five seasons for failing to win an NBA title with LeBron James. Brown's dismissal has been expected since the Cavs were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. In five seasons, Brown, who had one year left on his contract, went 272-138 (.663) and was the league's coach of the year in 2009. But the Cavs fell short of winning their first title and now face an uncertain future with James, the league's two-time defending MVP, eligible for free agency. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert made the decision to fire Brown following an organizational review that began following the Cavs' stunning collapse. Cleveland, which had the best record in the NBA the past two seasons, had a 2-1 series lead over the Celtics before losing three straight, including the final two at home by a combined 50 points. "After a long and deep analysis of all of the factors that led to the disappointing early ends to our playoff runs over the past two seasons, we concluded that it was time for the Cavaliers to move in a different direction," Gilbert said Monday in a statement released by the team. "The expectations of this organization are very high and, although change always carries an element of risk, there are times when that risk must be taken in an attempt to break through to new, higher levels of accomplishment. "This is one of those times
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Can't say I am surprised.
He never used the Williams, West, Jamison, Varejao, Illgauskas/O'Neal lineup to it's full potential
All those guys should have been seeing 35 minutesComment -
As expected...
DocComment -
gee, there's a shock.
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Lets just faced it boys. There is only one Phil Jackson.Comment -
Long overdueComment -
west killed this team ,,,more ways than one,,,,,turn over city and bad shotsComment -
I don't see Lebron staying with Cleveland rebuilding.
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Go Lakers.. I hope they can beat Boston!Originally posted by pavyracerComment -
Terrible in the playoffs will get your azz fired having the best record will only get you a good seed will not carry you for the playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!Comment -
Very shocking.Comment -
Yeah, not a surprise at all.Comment -
Yessss FINALLY I hated that puppet little bitch. He doesnt have any balls and didnt deserve the championshipComment -
Who is Browns' replacement going to be?Comment -
No surpriseComment -
Someone better.Originally posted by jbrent95Comment -
Jeff Van Gundy? Good replacement imo.Comment -
Good I mean I could of done his jobComment -
I doubt Phil Jackson coaches anywhere other than LA... but Gilbert will throw a ton of money at him.. 12-13 mil a year... meanwhile Jerry Buss has said he expects Phil to take a sizeable paycut... the report is Buss wants him to take a cut from 12 mil down to 5 next year to come back.
My sleeper that no one is talking about...and maybe because he has no interest in coaching again... but I'd like to see Rudy T.Comment -
It is a tough business in that one can be let go because of team results. May or may not have anything to do with the coach.Comment -
Clevland Cavs fire head coach
Did lebron say send him packing?Comment -
Rumors say Pat Riley and LeBron stays in Cleveland.Comment -
Oops sorry for the old news guysComment -
I can't picture Riley as the head coach there....but maybeComment -
That's what happens when you wake up at noon!
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It's all about trying to keep the King, the question is who does he want? Anyone say Larry Brown?Comment -
Patrick Ewing to the cavs.Comment -
It was just a matter of time until they did so. Waiting until the last minute didnt really make them look like angels but I wouldnt pay Brown 4.5 Mil eitherComment -
no larry brown, its either the bobcats for him or retirement.Comment -
loserComment -
is anyone else seeing a double of this thread?
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and our homie in orlando is next.. he will be fired after this season as well.. Van Gundy is outComment -
lbj and brown had conflicting ideas on running the offence. brown not listening to lbj might have cost them the series and his job.Comment -
rumors have it here West was banging lbjs MOM seriousComment -
about time
Fukking BaboonComment
