What happened to every coach LeBron James got fired?

LeBron James is one of the smartest and most influential players of all time, which is why it’s no surprise that coaches don’t last whenever he’s on the team. Of the nine head coaches he’s had over his 21-year career, only Tyronn Lue and Erik Spoelstra weren’t relieved of their coaching duties while James was on the team. 

Here’s a look at all of the coaches James‘ had over his career — like David Blatt, Luke Walton, and Darvin Ham — and where they are today. 

Paul Silas was the first coach to experience the LeBron effect. He coached James during his early years with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2005. 

Despite his efforts, Silas was let go in the middle of the 2004-2005 season after producing a 34-30 record. After Cleveland, Silas continued his coaching career with his last stint as the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. Over his two seasons, Silas’ record was 32-88. Sadly, he passed away in 2022. 

Mike Brown

Mike Brown holds the crown as the longest-tenured coach of LeBron James’ career, leading the Cavaliers from 2005 to 2010. He was known for his defensive coaching style, which helped the Cavaliers achieve significant success, including a trip to the NBA Finals and five straight playoff appearances. 

However, the lack of a championship led to his dismissal. Brown went on to have coaching stints with the Lakers and the Warriors before becoming the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2022, a position he still has to this day.