David Griffin explained the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to fire David Blatt, which came as a shock to many considering the team is first in the Eastern Conference.

Blatt was hired in 2014 before LeBron James returned to the Cavaliers.

"LeBron doesn't run this organization. He is about this organization and of this organization... This narrative that we're taking direction from him is not fair to him," Griffin said.

The Cavaliers' record indicated success but Griffin said the team lacked a collective spirit.

“I’m measuring more than wins and losses,” Griffin said. “Are we building a championship culture?”

Griffin said the decision will be measured by whether the Cavaliers win a championship.