I would disagree with labeling Belichick as a failure in Cleveland. He took over a 3-13 team, cut a fan favorite QB (Bernie Kosar), and won a playoff game in 1994 over Parcells. The Browns were poised to have a great season in '95 and then Modell announced the team was moving halfway through the season.

I do remember David Robinson's critics labeling him as soft. And until Duncan arrived, the Spurs always flamed out in the playoffs. Alridge may turn out similar.

Nice win by OKC in Game 1 last night. GS will definitely win Game 2, so it will be up to OKC to keep the homecourt advantage that they seized.