Danny Ferry, general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has decided to resign from his position, effective immediately. Ferry's contract was up June 30, and instead of renewing the contract, he decided to leave. This becomes another major shakeup for a franchise that has had the most wins in the Eastern Conference the past two seasons. Last month, the Cavaliers fired head coach Mike Brown, shortly after their loss in the playoffs to the Boston Celtics. Assistant general manager Chris Grant will take over as general manager for the Cavaliers.
Ferry decided to depart because he felt that his sense of the team's direction, and owner Dan Gilbert's sense of direction for the team, weren't the same. Ferry was not in agreement with the firing of Brown, and Gilbert looks to hire a defensive-oriented coach again. With superstar F Lebron James heading into free agency next month, these moves can be costly, or they can help bring James back to Cleveland. However, this is the most important offseason in franchise history and Cleveland has to make sure they get their man back.
Gilbert has to find a coach soon, before the free agency period starts. James has to know what direction the Cavs are headed in. Some speculate that the resignation of Ferry could've been what James has wanted. Whatever it is, the Cavs have to do whatever James wants to get him back. If not, Cleveland fans can get used to losing the way they have seen this franchise historically.
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