The search for a new head coach is over for the Cleveland Cavaliers after hiring David Blatt from overseas on Friday on a 3-year deal worth $3.33 million annually.
If you are unaware of Blatt and what he has done, click here to learn more about the well-accomplished coach. Although he is well-liked by most who know him, his hiring may hurt the Cavaliers’ chances of signing LeBron James.
Nevertheless, majority owner Dan Gilbert showed his excitement and approval of his new coach.
Welcome to Cleveland David Blatt! From Russia to Israel & at several prominent head coaching jobs in between, Coach has done one thing: WIN.
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) June 21, 2014
Unfortunately, he had to deal with some hecklers, including one particular internet personality who doesn’t seem to care about right or wrong.
Anybody know this pig? RT @THE_ELPRESADOR:LMAO THEN U WONDER WHY YOUR A JOKE NOT CAUSE OF YOUR MIDGET SON BUT THIS NEW COACH WTF U THINKING
— Dan Gilbert (@cavsdan) June 21, 2014
Given this particular character’s questionable behavior, Gilbert may have let him off relatively easy with the “pig” comment.
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