The Detroit Free Press is reporting that a press conference will happen either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, at which Michigan State's Tom Izzo will announce that he has turned down the Cleveland Cavaliers' offer to make him their head coach.
Fans in Chicago and New York should be thrilled.
Izzo was the clear favorite for the job in Cleveland, with both the MSU diploma on the wall in the owner's office in Cleveland and after receiving a relative vote of confidence from LeBron James. But Izzo returning to East Lansing is a huge blow to the Cavs hopes of keeping their superstar.
The Knicks already have their coach, Mike D'Antoni, and the Bulls recently hired Tom Thibodeau away from the Boston Celtics (to be announced after the Finals).
Both teams have consistency in their front of ...
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LeBron James Saga: Cleveland Dealt Blow When Tom Izzo Says No
Posted: 15th June 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NBAComments Off on LeBron James Saga: Cleveland Dealt Blow When Tom Izzo Says No