As the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their playoff quest in search of a first NBA title, it’s worth considering the importance of head coach Mike Brown to the team’s success.
The Cavs are unquestionably LeBron James’ team, and have been since his arrival in 2003. His presence alone helped catapult the Cavaliers from 17 wins the year before to 35 in his rookie year.
Just as significant, however, has been the team’s unprecedented run under Brown’s leadership.
They’ve won 66 percent of their games in Brown’s five years at the helm, including two Central Division titles and an NBA finals appearance.
However, few seem willing to credit Brown with much of Cleveland’s success. He’s typically maligned as being clueless on the offensive end, too willing to resort to a “give-the-ball-to-LeBron-and-everybody-get-out-of-the-way” approach that critics say renders the rest of the team as little more than innocent bystanders.
But there is more to Mike Brown’s coaching style than meets the eye. As much as anything, he has proven to be a master of handling the dive ...
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Mike Brown Is a Steady Captain at the Helm of the Cleveland Cavaliers Ship
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