Hey Windy 1-16-15 (first half of the show)
http://stationcaster.com/stations/w..._Brian_Windhorst___Jason_Gibbs-1421420124.mp3
01. Team had a lot of fun beating Lakers.
02. Team been down in the dumps all week.
03. What we saw in Lakers game was what we thought we would see from Cavs all year. Fun and winning.
04. This team has had a void of fun all year, for a variety of reasons.
05. If this is version of LeBron we will see since time off, Cavs could really gain some traction.
06. LeBron should look for time off as his career moves forward. To stay fresh.
07. It's possible last night was a start for Cavs heading in new direction. We'll see.
08. Everything comes down to defense for the Cavs.
09. From mid 3rd to mid 4th against Lakers, Cavs played very good defense. Key for them.
10. Defense for Cavs comes down to effort, because they don't have talented defensive players.
11. Formula for Cavs to turn things around is LeBron play how he has in return from rest and team must give defensive effort.
12. Alarming that this team not always play hard.
13. Cavs have not played hard consistently since mid December.
14. LeBron has come in with more aggressive demeanor last two games. Maybe this is because he can do more with improved health now.
15. I think LeBron may have not been interested in team playing their best because he may have wanted Blatt out.
16. Now LeBron seems to be coming to grips with reality that Blatt seems to be going nowhere for now, so LeBron seems to be trying to make the best of the situation. (Finally)
17. Cavs needs some wins to help make the real differences that exist among the team be lessened.
18. I don't think LeBron had any serious issues with Mike Brown.
19. I think LeBron has a desire to once again play for a coach who played in the NBA, as was case with Paul Silas (this mean he want Lue or Jackson?).
20. LeBron has an affinity for guys like Doc Rivers and Mark Jackson; grew up watching them.
21. David Blatt should lash out at his team, not the media.
22. I would tell David Blatt to go down with a fight if he is going to go down.
23. I've heard about the Ty Lue calling timeouts thing for weeks. I'm certain I have truth on my side in this case.
24. This team has roster flaws. It takes time to get a roster in place.
25. LeBron has not shown great leadership in supporting the coach.
26. From Day 1, LeBron has been undercutting Blatt. Did not talk to him for a month (in the summer?).
27. There are a number of things keeping Cavs from reaching their potential. It's not just about Blatt. It's entire organization, team, players.
28. Cavs can still salvage things, he feels.
29. If Cavs can turn things around, then this could help players build better relationships with Blatt.
30. David knew when he came to the NBA he had to tone down his "tough guy with players" act
31. European basketball is more like college; coach has more power. Unlike NBA.
32. Some observers who saw Blatt in Summer League said he seemed like different guy, much toned down from Europe.
33. Blatt adjusted his player interactions to try to adapt to NBA.
34. Chicago win/game ball moment shows disconnect between Blatt and players.
35. Blatt feels he can run team, rotation, strategy HIS way. Because of his track record. Players (NBA) not used to this and don't view Blatt in this way (basketball master).
36. Players see Blatt as a rookie; Blatt acts like he's been coaching for 30 years. Both sides are correct. This is the disconnect that is the root of many of the Blatt/Players issues on the team.
37. Blatt feels he and his tactics should be respected because of his pedigree; players look at him as guy who has to earn his stripes. All comes back to this.
38. LeBron would never tell Popovich that he was going to play point guard now. And no player on Maccabi Tel Aviv would dare to tell Blatt what the player was going to do and when he would check in games.
39. Blatt and LeBron have to overcome this divide.
40. Idea was that Cavs would be successful enough that all of this would fade away. That has not happened yet.
41. Blatt done some things to hurt himself, like Kevin Love "max player" comment.
42. If you were Kevin Love, how would you feel if Blatt were benching you and not running plays for you?
43. Only way for Cavs to get through these issues is time and success. And hasn't been much of either yet.
44. In NBA, when players are unhappy most of the time the players win.
45. Cavs supporting Blatt was move to send message to players.
46. Players responded to vote of confidence for Blatt by being blown out 5 games in a row.
47. The way the Cavs played after vote of confidence was alarming. No effort. Everyone alarmed.
48. I can only report what I'm seeing. And that is to tell the truth.
49. But what is also true is that there is a lot of time left, and things can be turned around.