Cleveland Cavaliers: There is no reason to risk losing David Griffin

General manager David Griffin is a great asset to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Allowing him to leave NE Ohio should not even be considered.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing their thing in the NBA playoffs, but surprisingly, their play is being overshadowed by speculation this offseason.

Currently, with a 1-0 lead over the Toronto Raptors, all the focus should be about the action on the court. Unfortunately, that is not the case, but the reason is important.

ESPN senior writer Brian Windhorst reported that the Orlando Magic are going to offer their vacant president of basketball operations role to Griffin.

Initially, it was reported that should Griffin head to Orlando, it would be to be their next general manager.

If Cleveland somehow let Griffin go, the Cavs’ general manager would be given a promotion and his latest challenge to improve a NBA team. However, is it really worth it? Cleveland could (and should) give Griffin a raise and if possible, a promotion of some kind. Besides, Griffin is the one who built the Cavaliers.

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Should Griffin bolt for Florida, there is no Griffin-level replacement out there. Yes, forward LeBron James‘ opinion does matter and many discusses the team’s additions as if James is calling every shot.

That is sickening to me. Sure, James’ opinions does influence Cleveland’s decisions, but without Griffin, the Cavaliers would not be in a position to implement LeBron’s thoughts (when needed).

If the worst case happens with Griffin leaving, the Cavs will bring in someone established. Yet, that person won’t be someone like Griffin. As a result, the expecting the worst, but hoping for the best mentality comes into play.

I do not care that James would still be on the roster. Without Griffin’s influence, James would not have won the championship last season.

Any and all potential replacements would have big shoes to fill. Regardless of who that person could be, a person with success is a must. I mentioned someone would have to be established. That is true, but many executives are in that category and not every one of them are “successful”.

As long as Cleveland does not revert backwards to the days of Danny Ferry and Chris Grant (among others), the Cavaliers will be in good shape if a change is needed.

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Still, there is time for Cleveland and Griffin to hammer out a deal. The opportunity is there for owner Dan Gilbert. Otherwise, losing Griffin would be the worst move Cleveland has made since letting James walk as a free agent.

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