Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, today's guest, talks all things July 1. Finally, the Cavaliers have a coach and -- finally -- the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes has begun.
Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, our Web video show about what's going on in Cleveland sports. Today's show is hosted by Bill Lubinger and Jodie Valade. Today's highlights:
• Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst is reporting this morning that Byron Scott has agreed to become the next coach of the Cavaliers. Do you agree or disagree with the hire? Let us know by voting in today's Starting Blocks poll.
• Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto, today's guest, talks all things July 1. Finally, the Cavaliers have a coach and -- finally -- the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes has begun.
Pluto says Scott is the coach he preferred from the start, and he likes the edge and different style Scott will bring following Mike Brown's departure.
Pluto also believes James' decision will come down to Cleveland and Chicago, and he thinks a decision will be announced next week at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Starting Blocks TV is getting an early jump on the holiday weekend, and will continue celebrating early into next week. Accordingly, there will not be a show on Friday or Monday. Look for Starting Blocks TV to return on Tuesday.