J.B. Bickerstaff still has a fan in Jarrett Allen.
When Bickerstaff was introduced to the crowd, the reception was described as “lukewarm” by a reporter after the game. There were some cheers—but boos were noticeable as well.
Oct 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen defends during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Similar to the current state of the Pistons, Bickerstaff took over a Cavaliers team that wasn’t in playoff contention just yet. By year four, the Cavs finished with a 51-31 record to make the postseason in 2023. After losing in round one, the Cavaliers saw postseason progress the following year as they went 48-34 and made a run to the second round of the playoffs.
“He came in when this team was not high in the standings, and he turned everything around. … It was a rocky ending, as some people say, but he gave everything to this team, and I think the fans should applaud him for that,” the center finished.
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