Cavaliers' 2016-17 Season: A Year of Coaching Changes
Dominant Regular Season, Playoff Disappointment
The 2016-17 season was a tale of two halves for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They finished the regular season with a dominant 57-25 record, led by a stellar performance from LeBron James. However, they were unable to carry that momentum into the playoffs, being eliminated in the second round by the Boston Celtics.
Coaching Carousel
One of the major storylines of the season was the coaching carousel. Head coach David Blatt was fired after 30 games, with assistant coach Tyronn Lue taking over. Lue led the team to a 27-14 record in his first season as head coach, but was unable to replicate that success in the playoffs.
The Cavaliers' coaching instability was a major factor in their playoff struggles. With two head coaches in one season, the team lacked consistency and cohesion. This was compounded by injuries to key players, including Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
Looking Ahead
Despite the disappointing end to the season, the Cavaliers remain a contending team. They have a core of young players led by LeBron James, and they have shown that they can compete with the best in the NBA. However, they will need to address their coaching situation and improve their depth if they want to make a deep playoff run next season.
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