He did it once, would he dare do it again? There’s a report out today saying LeBron James would leave Cleveland “if his hand is forced.”
Via Cleveland.com:
James, who turns 30 today, has no intention of compromising his prime years playing for a sputtering organization. He can opt out of his contract at the end of the season and become a free agent.
Given the massive scrutiny he would endure if he departed Cleveland a second time, if his hand is forced, I’m told he won’t hesitate to make the appropriate business decision if it means bolting.
The Cavaliers are coming off an ugly 23-point loss at home to the lowly Detroit Pistons. They’ve struggled at times this year looking rather discombobulated during a four-game losing streak in November. That being said they’re 18-12 and right in the thick of the Eastern Conference race, only 5.5 games behind Toronto for the first place spot.
So what is this all about? Cleveland.com seems to think head coach David Blatt’s not playing nice with others.
If you’re waiting for a ringing endorsement from James on behalf of Blatt, it’s not happening. It’s much too soon.
“He’s our coach, I mean, what other coach do we have?” James said.
“What other coach do we have” roughly translates to “get this guy’s ass out of town.”
So long coach Blatt, barely knew ya.
