The 61-year-old Drew came in 2014 in service with the Cavaliers as an assistant coach. After a dramatic start of this season with six defeats in a row was dismissed for Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue and Drew pushed forward as a replacement. After a few races decided the clubleiding Drew the season as head coach to do the job.
"We have respect for the way Drew has done its job, but we want to do for next season yet another head coach", was director of the Koby Altman again. Drew was in the past coach of Atalanta (2010-2013) and Milwaukee (2013-2014).