5. More Effective Play Calling
In the aftermath of Blatt’s firing, there were reports that he was sometimes unable to craft a coherent strategy on the fly during timeouts. Confusion that would cause him to include players not in the game or simply suffering a brain freeze during critically brief periods were offered as examples.
Given the fast-paced style of the NBA, that’s something that was never going to allow the Cavaliers to capture a title. Lue most likely doesn’t possess a similar flaw, which is vitally important when taking into account the two rivals in the Western Conference that the Cavaliers could face if they reach the NBA Finals: the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs.
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