Before we get into this week’s mailbag, let’s talk about John Beilein.
The Cavaliers first year coach—in the midst of a dismal season highlighted by ugly losses and reports of player unrest—was in the headlines again this week, after ESPN reported that Beilein referred to his players as “a bunch of thugs” in a film sessions. The comment, understandably, resonated strongly with some players, forcing Beilein to immediately backtrack and apologize.
"Yesterday in a film session, I used a word -- meant to say slug; thug came out. It was brought to my attention a couple of hours later," Beilein told reporters on Thursday.