“Honestly, it’s a little cringing for me to see all that stuff. I’m a little speechless,” Wagner said. “I do understand the transition is hard for him, especially for his style. I do understand why people would not commit to that and why that would be some type of obstacle.”
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Beilein is, though, first and foremost, …
Beilein is, though, first and foremost, his own man. It accounts for his defiant rise through the coaching ranks, from a nobody to a somebody. It also accounts for a high degree of pride, or perhaps ego, and the staunch belief that his way works as long as everyone around him subscribes to it. And there, more than anywhere else, is most likely where you will find the fatal flaw of Beilein’s dalliance in the NBA.
It should at least be considered that …
It should at least be considered that Beilein could be done coaching. He told at least one fellow coach earlier this season that he could not imagine returning to the college game. Of course, comments like that could have just been a product of life on the other side. Or maybe it was hyperbole. Regardless, it’s worth understanding that Beilein’s loyalty has never been to a certain school or a certain level of play, but to the game. Basketball is his true love. Well, that and his family.
Despite his messy exit, Beilein still …
Despite his messy exit, Beilein still returned to Northeast Ohio to say farewell to his players in a pre-practice address. “I’ve never had a coach who stepped down or was fired and came in and talked to us,” Cavs forward Kevin Love said after practice. “But just seeing him being vulnerable and treating us with respect and empathy, I thought it was super powerful.”
“Us players, in some ways — really, in …
“Us players, in some ways — really, in a lot of ways — we could have been a lot better,” Love said. “Naturally we have a lot of young players on this team. As veterans, we’re trying to figure out ways to help young fellas, as well as the coaching staff. When you look at things in their entirety and as an accumulation, that’s when you start to see the story. It’s really not just one man.”
Love said that any progress the Cavs …
Love said that any progress the Cavs make the rest of this season will begin with him and his teammates taking accountability. “We gotta do a little check on ourselves too,” the 5-time All-Star said. “We gotta look at ourselves in the mirror too. I was talking about passing that mirror test. Definitely myself — I’ve been a s–thead at some points this season. I let losing get the best of me and nobody likes to do that…. it’s really just looking at ourselves and finding out how we can get better. And from there, trying to put it all together.”
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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.
According to multiple sources who spoke …
According to multiple sources who spoke with cleveland.com, the two sides are still working through the details of where Beilein can help most. The Cavs see plenty of value in having Beilein stay in some capacity, and the initial belief is he will play a significant role when it comes to the NBA draft, using his numerous connections around the college game to help the Cavs make more informed decisions. Beilein aided the front office during the 2019 draft, helping in the selections of Darius Garland, Dylan Windler and Kevin Porter Jr.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs John Beilein’s new …
Chris Fedor: #Cavs John Beilein’s new role within organization has not been clearly defined yet, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. How long he remains in that new role also hasn’t been determined. But sources say a big part will be during the draft process, taking advantage of his connections