DNGMRZ wrote:
ste battute da persone che tifano per squadre che si sono trasferite da una città all'altra......
i cavs sono un team storico,ci sono e ci saranno con o senza lbj
ha fatto una domanda e basta,che c'entra i trasferimenti delle squadre...
insomma tanta gente che conosco tifa cavs solo perchè c'è lbj,poi ci sono anche quelli che tifano cavs lebron o no.
Source: LeBron James '100 percent' behind Cleveland Cavaliers' bid to hire Tom Izzo
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James may not be ready to commit to what he's doing in free agency, but he may be willing to make his opinion known on the Cavaliers' coaching search.
According to a high-level source, James would endorse the Cavs' hiring Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo.
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said last week that James is not involved in the search for a replacement for Mike Brown, but sources have indicated James approves of the highly-respected Izzo. James also said in an interview with Larry King that he doesn't want to be heavily involved with selecting his next coach.
But James "100 percent" would endorse Izzo's hiring, the source said.
Izzo, meanwhile, is still pondering the Cavs job. On Sunday, Izzo told several Michigan-based reporters via text messages that he was "still gathering" in regards to the Cavs' offer. Gathering facts and opinions, it is assumed. Perhaps even attempting to gather information from James' himself.
Lansing (Mich.) television station WLNS reported on Sunday that Izzo is waiting to speak directly with James, which the station reported had not happened as of Sunday night.
Nonetheless, James isn't believed to be giving anyone a hint to what his personal plans will be once he hits free agency on July 1. That seems to be the greatest issue Izzo is considering. Izzo has consulted numerous friends and acquaintances looking for an opinion of what James' intentions might be and what the Cavs may be able to do if they re-sign him or if they do not.
While he ponders and hopes to speak with James, though, Michigan State is trying to leverage its hometown edge. Several grassroots campaigns have been organized to appeal to Izzo to turn down the Cleveland offer.
A Web site has been formed to collect messages from fans and several groups have formed rallies and gatherings to make signs. There are now hundreds of signs supporting Izzo throughout East Lansing and the route from Izzo's home to the Breslin Center, the Spartans' arena, is littered with signs.
Izzo will likely have to drive past them on Monday when he's scheduled to host the start of a youth basketball camp that bears his name.
Though there has been an expectation that Izzo would make up his mind over the weekend, there were no indications on Sunday that Izzo planned an announcement on Monday
Izzo says: "I'm pleased to say I am here for life at Michigan State."
Scelta di cuore di Izzo che rinuncia ad un radoppio di stipendio ,quindi applausi per lui . Ora la situazione coach per noi si fa grigia considerando gli altri nomi che circolano .
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Qui un articolo di "chiusura" sulla questione Izzo e su cosa accadra ora:
Cleveland Cavaliers coaching search likely to slow after rejection by MSU's Tom Izzo
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When the Cavaliers fired Mike Brown three weeks ago, team owner Dan Gilbert knew he was taking a risk with LeBron James' free agency clouding the franchise's future.
It is an unprecedented situation and it required unprecedented measures, which Gilbert took by aggressively going after Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. He offered a massive amount of money and the sort of support Gilbert's become known for in his five years running the team.
In the end, though, that giant James unknown proved to be as problematic as expected.
Tuesday, Izzo announced that he was passing on the Cavs' offer to be coach and instead staying at Michigan State, where he's been in various capacities for the last 27 years. Izzo had several reasons for turning down the offer, believed to be as much as $30 million over the next five years, including the strong team he has returning next fall. But there was no doubt that uncertainty of whether James would re-sign played a large factor.
Despite efforts, Izzo said he never talked to James, who kept with his plan not to be directly involved in the coaching search. Instead, Izzo said he talked with several members of James' camp.
In a statement, Izzo said "there was a lot of information to gather and consider and some of it wasn't easily obtainable."
Then in an emotional press conference Tuesday night, Izzo said he was able to get some information from James' side.
"I felt comfortable with things I needed to know," Izzo said. "[James' future] was one of the key factors. If LeBron would've stayed that doesn't mean that I would have been there. It was not the only factor. Was it a big factor? Sure it was."
Izzo did not say whether he was told what James' plans were, though that is unlikely because James has said he is not planning on committing to anything before July 1.
"Just as I decided to stay home, I hope a 6-8, 270-pound forward in Cleveland decides to stay home," Izzo said.
After visiting the Cavs and spending time with Gilbert and General Manager Chris Grant last Thursday, Izzo said he had some difficult days deciding on whether to accept the offer.
"Dan Gilbert was a big reason," Izzo said. "The first time I talked to him he motivated me, he excited me. I felt something there, I really did. It was a legit chance to win an NBA championship and there are other things that make it intriguing."
In his own statement, Gilbert praised Izzo.
"The entire Cleveland Cavalier organization has nothing but respect and admiration for Coach Izzo and his family," Gilbert said. "Tom is a special person in so many unique and positive ways. We only wish great things for him and his family in all the years ahead."
The Cavs aren't exactly at square one, because they have conducted other interviews. But they have missed on their top target and their entire timetable to hire a coach has been virtually reset.
According to sources, over the last three weeks the Cavs have contacted Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and former Knicks and Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy. Both have passed to continue in the jobs they have.
The team has also spoken with former Nets and Hornets coach Byron Scott. But a source said that Scott will not formally interview for any job until after the Lakers have settled their coaching position. Lakers coach Phil Jackson's contract is up and Scott has long wanted a chance to coach the team he won three championship rings with in the 1980s.
The Cavs have been in contact with several former NBA coaches and current assistants, but there isn't anyone who could be considered a leading candidate at this point.
Because of the uncertainty with James, the team may have to wait until after he makes up his mind. Knowing this was a possibility, in his introductory press conference last week Grant admitted it may be another month before the team makes a choice.
If James does re-sign, it is a very attractive job, which Izzo said himself. If not, then there's an entire new set of issues to deal with.
"This week, whether anybody likes it or not, I was afforded an opportunity to coach LeBron James," Izzo said. "And you know what, if someone thinks I can do that, there are a lot of recruits out there that are the next LeBron James and I'm going to be looking for them."
N3lLo wrote:
Che Dio ce ne scampi, provo Shaw tutta la vita.
Certo che tra Woodson e Scoot...non saprei..
io Er Pianta lo prenderei solo come punchingball.
Sta cosa del no di Izzo è di cuore ma può essere anche di testa: Avrà fiutato che LiBraun Geimis (Cit. Lauro) non torna in quel di Cleveland. Certo che così i cavs lo prendono proprio là dove non batte il sole visto che hanno aspettato molto a muoversi e qualche buon allenatore è già stato ingaggiato.
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