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Cavaliers notebook: LeBron James fires back at critics, insists he isn't a coach killer

Cleveland: After taking hits for days over his perceived role in David Blatt’s firing and the belief he is a coach killer, LeBron James fired back Wednesday.

James said he has always supported his head coach, dating back to childhood, and he insists he has never undermined any of his coaches.

“People get it so misconstrued because I’m a smart basketball player and I’ve voiced my opinion about certain things,” James said. “What do you guys want me to do? Turn my brain off because I have a huge basketball IQ? If that’s what they want me to do, I’m not going to do it because I’ve got so much to give to the game.