Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo has decided to turn down the Cleveland Cavaliers job.
One of the big reasons Izzo turned down the job is that he was never able to speak with LeBron James.
Before taking the job, Izzo would want to make sure that he would have the opportunity to coach James. ( Read More…)
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Michigan State Spartans fans might not have to wait much longer to find out if beloved coach Tom Izzo is headed for greener pastures. ESPN.com reports that a decision from Izzo on whether or not to accept an offer to become the new head coach of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers could come as soon as Monday.
Izzo told his Michigan State players that he’s still undecided. On Thursday, he flew to Cleveland to meet with the Cavs, a meeting that lasted several hours. It was reported that the meeting was more like a recruiting visit for him and his family than anything else. Izzo has been tempted by NBA offers in the past but dismissed them relatively quickly, another sign that he’s taking this offer far more seriously.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made contact with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo.
A report claims that the Cavaliers are willing to offer Izzo $6 million per year over five years.
Izzo makes a little over $3 million per year with the Spartans, so it would be a significant raise.
The coach has said previously that he is not interested in the NBA, but he has left the door open to make the leap.
The Cavaliers say they have also contacted a number of other coaches, so they aren’t only after Izzo.
