The Cleveland Cavaliers' 2024 playoff run ended with a 4-1 loss to the Boston Celtics, but the real drama is just beginning. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's future hangs in the balance as team management weighs whether to rebuild or regroup.
Since taking over in 2020, Bickerstaff has steered the team to three consecutive winning seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances – a rare feat post-LeBron James. The Cavs' thrilling 4-3 first-round victory over the Orlando Magic this year marked their first playoff series win without James since 1993.
But with a 170-159 overall record under Bickerstaff, critics wonder if the team has hit its ceiling. ESPN reports the organization will "take its time" deciding his fate, leaving fans split: Is this the end of an era or a stepping stone to greater success?
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