Cleveland got rid of him last year, and the Lakers have taken advantage by hiring the defensive-minded coach. Perhaps he is the jolt the Lakers, who at times looked lazy defensively, need to get over the hump next year.
Brown is also experienced with coaching a superstar, as he piloted the Cavaliers during LeBron James' tenure with the team. While he is not one of the three potential candidates for the job originally endorsed by Kobe Bryant, according to reports he has the Black Mamba's "full support."
He is the winningest coach in Cavaliers history, and took them to the Finals in 2007. In five years with the club, he posted a 272-138 record.
Brown will become a rich man as a result of the Lakers contract, an impressive four year, $18.25 million deal. An ESPN analyst this past season, Brown is now at basketball's coaching plateau.
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