Brown Could Be Out In Cleveland

[Wisedude42]

Why would Dan Gilbert waste Lebron's last contract year on the stupidity of Mike Brown?

Stupid never changes to smart and never will. Mike Brown ruined Sasha Pavlovic. The stakes are too high not to get a new Head Coach.

[bcortell]

I decided I would post this since it comes from probably the most knowledgable person about the Cavs on the internet:

I decided to get on the phone while I'm out on the scouting trail, and try and bring some sense and understanding to the rumors that are circulating throughout the sports world in regards to the head coaching job with the Cavaliers.

I have said some things in my post Orlando series comments, that have conveyed some issues with Mike Brown's coaching in that series, and that issues had arisen amongst some of his staff, as to his philosophy during that series.

These critical comments and evaluations have, without question, continued throughout the Cavaliers in-house evaluations that have been going on, and are continuing to go on during this time period. Part of which I even have been involved, and my opinions heard and evaluated within that mix.

So, I can say all viewpoints are being brought to the table, and I have backing for my viewpoints amongst many in the organization.

Mike Brown has been critiqued to a level he has never experienced before as head coach of the Cavaliers.

One basic and strong underlying truth remains constant throughout all levels, and amongst all people with varying viewpoints ...and that one constant was that our team simply was a matchup disaster when put against the Orlando Magic.

We may have people in the organization, of which I am one, that don't feel Mike Brown put us in the best position to win this series, and neglected to try certain avenues which ultimately could have been tried or attempted. But even those of us who share those thoughts and opinions have to concede that they weren't strong options, and would have included using personnel at the very end of our bench.

So, that is telling in the sense that it is understandable why Mike Brown ultimately decided to stay with what he did, other than go deeper into his bench to try and find a more favorable matchup with those way down the totem pole.

But, we have conflicting reports coming out of various media outlets, and I need to bring some clarity to them.

The question is, how can one report from someone say all these things that might conclude that the Cavaliers might be contemplating a coaching change, and others deny that they have any truth and that nothing will happen and Mike Brown's job is secure.

Well, here's the real deal.

Sam Amico does have solid sources within the Cavs organization, and he has heard of the issues that have come to light in the Cavs post season evaluations. They truly have been highly critical of Mike Brown and have put him on the spot as far as him having to explain in detail why he chose to go the routes that he did, and his reasonsings.

One strength of this organization is that they don't shy away from openly bringing issues out in the open and talking them through. It's one of the key reasons we are as successful as we are, quite frankly.

When issues exist, they get addressed openly, and not swept under the rug so as to avoid hurting fragile egos.

Mike Brown is a strong man, with his ego in check. He's very willing to take on issues that are coming at him right now, and he's handling them all with great character.

Now, amidst all this, is Mike Brown's job in jeopardy ?

While I can say that there is smoke to this fire, in that division of thought does exist amongst some key members of this team's top decision makers as to the decisions that were made and not made during the Orlando series, the one most key person's opinion on the matter is one that goes by the name of Lebron James.

Lebron James himself, DID have issues with some of the decisions that were made during the Orlando series, BUT, they don't even come remotely close to being of the level to put Mike Brown's job in jeopardy.

This is what I was told just prior to getting on here and writing this piece, by the most important man in the organization ...our owner.

Lebron is still fully behind Mike Brown as head coach of this team, and with that being said folks ... expect to see Mike Brown as our head coach for as long as Lebron is here. He's behind Mike Brown despite the issues that even he had with him during the Orlando series.

But, I will say that the organization is handling all of this very very professionally. Hearing out all sides of all issues that exist in their post mortem evaluations after our season concluded, painfully, in Orlando.

So, although Sam Amico did have some justification for what he wrote in terms of their being some very critical opinions of Mike Brown that have come to the forefront during recent meeting in Independence, changing the head coach isn't part of the itinerary as I see it, moving forward this offseason.

Just thought it was important that I get some clarity out for you guys right now before things get out of control on the rumor front.

[forever35]

not to take anything away from brown because he was well schooled under pop in san antonio, but i believe it takes a special coach to win with special players and you guys obviously have a special player... look at what phil jackson did when he went to LA in 99'... the roster was pretty much the same as the year before with shaq, kobe, fisher, horry, rice, fox etc... the big difference was they went on to 3 peat... look at the heat under svg... pretty much same roster, excellent reg season record but they couldn't get it done... riley comes in and seals the deal with the chip... a little stretch with detroit but larry brown came in to pretty much the same roster with the exception of sheed but he was able to seal the deal... Lebron needs that veteran coach who will show him the way to finish... in clevelands situation they need that veteran coach who's been there and won...

hypothetically speaking...

if phil left LA after this season and was interested in coaching in cleveland with lebron how would you feel about brown then???

[rjgraca]

IMO, Mike Brown has at least half of next season to show he's learned from his terrible showing against the Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. Yes, the CAVs need to tweak their roster...but not as greatly as some are posting about on RealGM. The CAVs just need a Mo Williams type scorer in the Front Court and a bigger consistent two guard that doesn't have to be a star.

The Magic are playing against the Lakers like the CAVs played against them. So these mismatches that everyone seems to be leaning on in explaining the CAVs disappointing showing against the Magic are not as great as some poster's would believe.

If the CAVs had gotten the Gasol gift last season, they could be playing for their second championship right now and the Lakers would be watching on T.V.

[watch1958]

Reasons to replace Brown:
1)How many years of LBJ do you want to waste on him?
2)Maybe Ferry is a problem as well. If so, why give him another year of hiding behind Brown? You know what will happen. They'll suffer through Brown for (at least) most of the season. Then Ferry will sit down with Ownership and say "I guess Mike's not the right guy." "you're right Danny, find someone new". Then, even if you get a better coach, it'll take another couple of years to figure out if Ferry is helping or hurting. Why not just short circuit that, cut out the deadwood, and take a real hard look at Ferry starting right now.

[RussellandFlow]

Brown is not going anywhere unless Lebron says so, and if you think otherwise you are kidding yourself.