David Blatt is doing a stellar job as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is not only winning big time, but he’s also successfully challenging the current mainstream of offensive tactics in the NBA. That combination is a remarkable feat—especially given Blatt’s lack of NBA experience prior to this season, plus the numerous injuries the Cavs have had to face. To fully explain Blatt’s transition to the NBA and Cleveland’s success offensively, let’s break things down in a Q&A format.
How is Blatt challenging the current mainstream?
The mainstream is to encourage passing, ball movement, and players’ off-ball movement.