Bucks Assistant Kelvin Sampson Reportedly A 'Legitimate' Candidate For Cavs Coach

Well, after the initial reports of Kelvin Sampson-to-the-Cavs surfaced a few weeks ago, the Cavaliers coaching search had taken on much greater proportions as owner Dan Gilbert dangled a lifetime's fortune in front Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. Now that Izzo's declined the offer, however, the Cavaliers go back to square one. Hey there, Kelvin Sampson!

According to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, it's time to take Sampson seriously:

The Cavs coaching situation is wide open at this point. He adds that Kelvin Sampson, formerly the coach at Indiana University and currently an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks, is a legitimate candidate.

It's a throwaway note, but worth remembering. There are only so many "superstar" coaches out there, and until LeBron James commits to stay in Cleveland, it's a longshot for the Cavs to land any of them. But in Sampson, the Cavs could land a well-respected coach for a modest salary, and he's someone that's likely to accept the job regardless of what James decides in two weeks. It's still early, but don't count out Kelvin.