July 26, 1984: Coach Karlš
Cavs promote 33-yr old George Karl to Head Coach
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Started ’84 season w/ 2-19 record, then delivered playoff birth – gave reigning champ Celticsāļø everything they could handle
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Won Cleveland fans ā„ļø foreverĀ
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#OnceACav #AlwaysACav
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