The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired the former head coach of Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, David Blatt. Blatt replaces Mike Brown, who was fired on May 12, and inherits the first pick of the 2014 NBA draft. What does this mean for the future of the Cavs? Watch Dennis Manoloff of The Plain Dealer and Bleacher Report's Adam Lefkoe discuss how Blatt will fit in in Cleveland in the video above.
His lanky wingspan isn't going away. Neither are his incredible knack for defensive play, terrifying traps out on the perimeter, positional versatility, jaw-dropping athleticism, ability to switch onto virtually any offensive player and developing mid-range game. And now you're telling me that he's getting bigger, stronger and more skilled? Say hello to a legitimate MVP candidate. A foot injury to Joel Embiid is bound to shake up the 2014 NBA draft board, with teams now learning he'll require surgery. was already previous concerns regarding Embiid's durability, after he missed the entire postseason with a stress fracture in his back. A follow-up foot injury should ultimately be just enough to push the Cleveland Cavaliers' attention elsewhere—probably to a safer option on the board. Now that Embiid is back on the shelf, we have a new No. 1 at the top. The other prospects are still in hardcore workout mode, flying city to city to audition for as many teams that will have them.Team needs, along with each prospect's NBA potential, were taken into account when deciding how we project the draft to play out.
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