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Hughes calls tenure in Cleveland 'unhappy'

 
Larry Hughes was unhappy in Cleveland, even when the Cavaliers went to the NBA finals. The veteran guard returned to Cleveland on Sunday for the first time since being dealt to Chicago in an 11-player trade on Feb. 21, and said he prefers the Bulls' style of play. Hughes said before Sunday's game the Cavaliers' offensive system "wasn't my style. They wanted me to sacrifice things so we could win. In this system, there is more movement and draw and kicks." The Cavaliers were 50-32 last season. (link)

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