Read Bleacher Fan and Sports Geek’s opinion.
The 2009 NBA Finals is in full swing, and that should be the focus of NBA fans right now. But, rather quietly, Mike Brown’s status as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been called into question by some.
Congratulations Coach Brown. After winning 66 regular season games this past year, you have to fight for your job?
There are conflicting reports about Brown’s status.
Reportedly, several “sources close to the situation” are saying that the front office is divided on the status of Brown’s future. Others are saying that Brown’s job is safe. If the reports about a divided front office are true, what should Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry do?
Brown’s record after four years is an impressive 211-117. That’s a .643 winning percentage. Not too bad, huh? How about a 66-16 record this past season, including 39-2 at home. And, oh yeah, he is the reigning NBA Coach of the Year!
That’s the good news. Now, the bad news.
Brown’s team (or maybe LeBron’s team?) made the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals as the odds on favorites over the talented Orlando Magic. But, they were upset by the Magic in six games. King James is due to be a free agent after next season (in case you haven’t heard… and if you haven’t, where have you been?).
The question posed by Loyal Homer, and by a good portion of America’s sports fans, is:
Does Mike Brown deserve to lose his job as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers?
Bleacher Fan will argue that Brown hasn’t taken this team to the next level and more is expected by the coach of LeBron James’ team.
Sports Geek will argue that Mike Brown has done enough to keep his job.
Present your case to me so I can make one of you happy and one of you mad!
