The 2023 NBA Finals encapsulates what can happen when organizations choose patience, resisting the predictable temptation of making drastic changes as a response to failure. The Cavs should pay attention.
Denver and Miami had plenty of chances to go the other way. They could have traded Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr. when untimely injuries hit, looking for better Nikola Jokic dance partners. They could have fired coach Michael Malone, opting for a different voice or more seasoned tactician to help the franchise take its final step.
Who envisioned Jimmy Butler becoming “Himmy Butler” or “Playoff Jimmy” when his second season in Miami ended in a four-game sweep -- a non-competitive series where Butler got outscored by mediocre journeyman Bryn Forbes while averaging a ghastly 14.5 points on 29.7% shooting and 26.7% from 3-point range?Teams learn. Teams grow. Teams improve. And sometimes they do it without making drastic changes.
“We’re still feeling the pain of the first-round loss, but two things or both things can remain true at the same time. We can be disappointed in our results and also largely really excited about our future with this franchise and the players we have in house,” Altman said. “We accomplished a lot this year and really put this franchise back on the map in terms of being able to compete at the highest level. This is part of the journey. The pain and the agony is part of it.
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