5 reasons why LeBron James is right to push away David Blatt

May 20, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with head coach David Blatt during the fourth quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Cleveland won 97-89. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) on the court during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. LeBron has earned a say in the matter

For a franchise looking to keep its superstar in town to end the title drought, the Cavaliers need to listen to LeBron’s opinion on such matters as head coach hiring and firing. LeBron has been in the league for 12 years now and he knows a good coach from a bad one.

Leaving Cleveland in 2010, the Cavs felt a pain after LeBron’s decision to leave that was indescribable and one that they never wanted to experience again. Dan Gilbert was a bit sour over the departure, but once he got his king back in 2014, he likely vowed to himself that he would never let it happen again.

If it means letting LeBron have a say in free agency, head coaching and ultimately every on-court related topic, then so be it — he has earned the right to have a vote in matters such as these.

Blatt hasn’t earned LeBron’s respect and at the age of 30, it’s looking like if he hasn’t earned it at this point in the superstar’s career, he likely never will.

James doesn’t like his head coach right now and it’s only a matter of time before the organization listens to its most coveted players’ request and lets Blatt walk away.

As tough as is it is for the first-year head coach, the team is going to listen to LeBron.

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