This probably isn’t the best endorsement of LeBron’s confidence in Coach Blatt.
Whispers about the lack of attention various Cavs players are paying to Blatt during some timeout huddles, as well as their apparent preference to communicate with Cavs assistant and former NBA player Tyronn Lue, have been in circulation for weeks. And James acknowledged recently that he did not formally request permission to assume the bulk of the Cavs’ playmaking duties, which triggered Cleveland’s eight-game winning streak earlier this month.
“No, I can do it on my own,” James said of his role change. “I’m passed those days where I have to ask.”
Do you think LeBron would make that statement if Phil Jackson or Pat Riley was his coach? It appears unless something changes quickly, Blatt will be one and done in Cleveland.