“It’s tough, but you just think about moving forward,” Bickerstaff said. “Whatever happened to the point that you are doesn’t matter anymore. There is a job that you know that you have to do that a lot of people are depending on you to do. Your staff, first and foremost, has lost its leader. So, someone has to step up and fill that spot for them and help them figure out what’s next.”
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“Obviously, the guys on the floor, …
“Obviously, the guys on the floor, they’re missing their leader. So, you have to fill in and be that for them. And the magnitude of the job, the fan base and all those things, all that plays in my mind. There is a direction and plan that is in place. You have to continue to work in that direction and kind of lead the charge.”
What can you say about your future as …
What can you say about your future as head coach of the Cavaliers? JB Bickerstaff: To my knowledge, at some point in time we will negotiate a long-term deal. But this wasn’t an interim thing. This was a conversation that Koby and I had. And he said, ‘You’re the head coach moving forward.’ So, the plan is I will be back next season with a long-term deal.
Kelsey Russo: #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff …
Kelsey Russo: #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff said assistant coaches Lindsay Gottlieb and J.J. Outlaw will rotate to the front of the bench, depending on who has the scout. She has the scouting report against the Wizards tomorrow. Antonio Lang will be the lead assistant for right now.
Chris Fedor: To clear something up, in …
Chris Fedor: To clear something up, in case it wasn’t already understood, there is no coaching search coming this summer for #Cavs. J.B. Bickerstaff is head coach. It was an agreement essentially built into the contract he signed. It’s a big reason why he came to Cleveland.
Rick Noland: “Guys are energized. …
Rick Noland: “Guys are energized. They’re refreshed,” Bickerstaff said following the team’s first practice after the All-Star break. “They’ve had some time away so we can come in here with a clear mind and try to put a focus on these last 28 (games).”
Rick Noland: Bickerstaff: “This is not …
Rick Noland: Bickerstaff: “This is not going to be a complete turnaround of what we’re doing offensively and defensively. It’ll be small changes that we think can be helpful. When u’ve spent as much time as we have to this point working on certain things, you just have to keep getting better”
Beilein will remain with the …
Beilein will remain with the organization in an undefined role while J.B. Bickerstaff takes over as head coach. Sources say, there are a few contract details the Cavs and Bickerstaff still need to work through.
John Beilein: “I also would not be …
John Beilein: “I also would not be doing this now, during the season, if J.B. Bickerstaff was not ready and capable to assume the head coaching role immediately and continue the rebuilding process that we have started. For 45 years and more than 1,300 games, my journey as a basketball coach has been a dream come true.”
Adrian Wojnarowski: Story filed to …
Adrian Wojnarowski: Story filed to ESPN: After a brief and tumultuous tenure, John Beilein is leaving as Cleveland’s coach. Associate HC JB Bickerstaff will be elevated to head coach. Beilein’s expected to say goodbye to staff and players on Wednesday upon team’s return from All-Star Break.