The Cleveland Cavaliers look pretty much recharged after a change of coaches. While Tyronn Lue could be the cause for such since taking over from David Blatt, the reality of it all is that the team held a players-only meeting to sort out things.
The celebrated meeting took place just after general manager David Griffin fired Blatt. Griffin eventually informed the players of the move, but the meeting didn't end there. After the announcement, the players held a meeting among themselves to thresh out their issues and accountability.
The one tasked to spearhead the meeting was veteran James Jones. Grievances were placed on the table but in the end, the whole thing turned out to be for the greater good. And this was something that Griffin was apparently looking for, the team to come together without carrying weight on their shoulders.
Lue would come in the picture the next day, addressing the team during the team shootaround.
LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love were at the lead of the meeting and manned up to admit their shortcomings as well. Like most, the trio also told their teammates what they expect out of them.
The meeting was, of course, not smooth sailing. There were some who had something to say but such was only normal and handled in a civil manner. When the meeting ended, the players seemed to understand better what their roles are and this could be the boost that Griffin has long been looking for.
With these developments, it somehow levels the understanding of people who criticized the Cavs for the surprise dismissal of Blatt. James was being criticized as having a hand on it, although Griffin says it was his call.
Lue is seen as a better choice to handle the team, although he may need to prove that first. While his knowledge in coaching is sound, his sudden elevation to the head coaching chores can only be justified with a National Basketball Association (NBA) title for the Cavs, nothing less.
