Initially, I thought what the hell? The coaching speculation seemed awful. The reality is though that Mike Brown gets the job done on the defensive end, and if he starts putting in the final touches to a semblance of an offense, with Kyrie Irving at the point, I can't see this going south. The press conferences and other communications from Mike and other have sealed my support for this move even further. We got a well-respected, proven coach, who wants to be here, has a vision, can be here for the long-haul, and will change the culture. I feel more comfortable building around Mike Brown and his defensive identity than any trendy offense or particular style of play.
This hire and this process was something that only happens in Cleveland. This is a tale of redemption and possible glory, I hope. The city needs someone who reflects its hard-work, wants to be here for more than a paycheck, and will demand effort. I think we know enough about Mike Brown to know that those things will remain fixed quantities in the equation. It is a great opportunity, with a young squad and assets, for him to build a team in his vision on both ends of the court that brings his potential to light. Cut out the Kobe and Lebron variables, and I think we will see an impressive output.