David Griffin exited as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers in what is another short tenure of the position during the ownership tenure of Dan Gilbert. 

Griffin and Gilbert met four separate times over the past few weeks to discuss the future.

Gilbert was irritated by Griffin's interest in general manager vacancies following the regular season even though a contract extension wasn't on the table. Griffin was one of the lowest paid general managers in the NBA at less than $2 million per season.

Griffin noticed how Jeff Weltman received a five-year contract from the Orlando Magic worth approximately $4 million per year and he wanted to be taken care of financially.

"More than anything else, I think it's a philosophy: Dan Gilbert looks at his general manager as just another employee," said Brian Windhorst on Mike & Mike. "One that can be replaced. He's one of the more active owners. He jumps into contract negotiations. He will call another general manager or an owner and do a trade conversation.

"It's one of the reasons why being general manager of the Cavs is actually a hard job. It's one of the hardest because you have to manage an owner who is always constantly jumping in."

Windhorst had never heard the response from LeBron James and his camp in any situation as how he reacted to Griffin's departure.

According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Griffin sought a significant raise, loftier title and more power within the franchise when he met with Gilbert on Friday. Gilbert canceled a second meeting set for Sunday and announced they would be parting ways on Monday. 

Griffin was never a serious candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks job and he lost most of his leverage with Gilbert when he wasn't offered the Orlando Magic job.