INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cavaliers coach David Blatt says he has developed a bond with superstar LeBron James that might be ''more than what meets the eye.''
The Blatt-James relationship has been under scrutiny all season, and Blatt said Thursday the chance to coach the four-time MVP has been a fantastic experience that he looks forward to continuing.
General manager David Griffin has tired of a negative narrative surrounding Blatt, who guided the Cavs to the NBA Finals in his first season. Cleveland, which lost All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love to injuries in the playoffs, lost in six games to Golden State.