CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Knicks backup center Lou Amundson experienced the Cavaliers’ locker room in its first three months under former coach David Blatt and smelled the foul aroma. Even though he was dealt to the five-win Knicks on Jan. 5, 2015, he was happy get out of Cleveland.
ESPN.com reported Blatt nearly was fired last season in December because some players, including LeBron James, were disenchanted with the coach. The ax fell on Blatt on Friday despite the Israeli legend having taken Cleveland to the NBA Finals last year and holding the best record in the Eastern Conference in this, his second season.