It took some time to settle in. Since Altman took over …
What followed were three painful seasons, going 60-159, before the climb began. Altman, whose first year as general manager coincided with James' last with the franchise, used the time to cement his philosophy for team-building, sources told ESPN. The Cavs would win again through player development, and through the collective spirit of finding players who looked at Cleveland as a preferred destination.
It took some time to settle in. Since Altman took over for his mentor, former Cavs GM David Griffin, Cleveland has cycled through the 10th-most rostered players of any team, according to ESPN Research. "I think early on we were searching," a Cavs team source told ESPN .
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