THE MIKE BROWN WATCH IS ON

The YOUGOTJC writing team is officially putting Mike Brown on notice. It's amazing that we are two games in, and talking about blowing the Cavs up and firing the coach, but it's the reality that we live in. It's sports in 2009 folks. The Cavs are a billion dollar entity. They have a superstar who has played at a very high level the first two games, only to lose bad both games. For the player in question to play at that high of a level and lose calls for very big concerns and borderline panic. Yet again, the Cavs have failed to focus on what's urgent and important.

Just thinking about it for a second, I can only think of really one name who the Cavs can bring in on short notice that will be able to handle the job: Doug Collins. Jeff Van Gundy is another guy, but his style and the way he handles and procures personnel are things that would have had to be assembled in July, not November. Collins fits the mold. LeBron gushes about the guy. He's beloved by all the best players. He's a player's coach who knows plenty about the NBA game at both ends. He's a competent coach, who hasn't gotten to the top of mountain, but has done enough to warrant serious discussion. He'll have LeBron's attention in a big way, and that will echo throughout the whole team. He has had a front row seat and access to every NBA team for the last several years. He is in no hurry to coach, but if he got a phone call and an opportunity to coach LeBron, I think he would be in Cleveland tomorrow. He would be my guy, and I imagine Dan Gilbert is in contact with him as we speak.

Some buzz about Captain Jack, Stephen Jackson, being back in the Cavs discussion this morning. Although he might be a good fit, we would have to give up Z to the Warriors in exchange. That's a tough proposition for Danny Ferry. Him and Z are very close and I understand this. But at the end of the day, it's a business. And if you're Danny Ferry, your job is on the line in a very big way. It's not like Z is gonna be out on the street. At worst he'll sit on the Warriors bench for the next couple months. The Warriors could very well buy him out and he can come back to the Cavs. I mean, shit Z has made well over 120 million dollars throughout his career. It's not like you're sending your fellow steel mill worker to the breadlines. He's gotta retire soon, and he can come work for you after Bron signs an extension next summer.

Hot stat of the day: Shaq plus minus rating last night -25