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Cavaliers Head Coach David Blatt has been under intense scrutiny since the first day of his NBA coaching career. Blatt has done as spectacular a job as any of the best coaches in the league could have done. Unfortunately, it seems like he’ll always be on the hot seat after he said he’ll be making his return to the Cavs for the 2015-16 season. If the Cavs ever had a thought of firing Blatt, which would be a huge mistake, here are some of the best coaching options in the league to coach the Cavs.
7. Jeff Van Gundy
Most recent coaching gig: Houston Rockets (2003-2007)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .575
Postseason Winning Percentage: .500
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6. Mark Jackson
Most recent coaching gig: Golden State Warriors (2011-2014)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .526
Postseason Winning Percentage:.474
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5. Nate McMillan
Most recent coaching gig: Portalnd Trailblazers (2005-2012)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .514
Postseason Winning Percentage: .412
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4. Avery Johnson
Most recent coaching gig: Brooklyn Nets (2012-2013)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .577
Postseason Winning Percentage: .489
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3. Scott Brooks
Most recent coaching gig: Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-2015)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .620
Postseason Winning Percentage: .534
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2. Tyronn Lue
Most recent coaching gig: All as Assistant: Boston Celtics (2009-2013), Los Angeles Clippers (2013-2014), Cleveland Cavaliers (2014-2015)
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1. David Blatt
Most recent coaching gig: Cleveland Cavaliers (2014-15)
Regular Season Winning Percentage: .646
Postseason Winning Percentage: .700