Tyronn Lue Steps Away From Coaching Cavaliers

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/lue-statement-180319



Statements from Head Coach Tyronn Lue and General Manager Koby Altman






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Posted: Mar 19, 2018



From Tyronn Lue:



"After many conversations with our doctors and Koby and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health, I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season.

I have had chest pains and other troubling symptoms, compounded by a loss of sleep, throughout the year. Despite a battery of tests, there have been no conclusions as to what the exact issue is.

While I have tried to work through it, the last thing I want is for it to affect the team. I am going to use this time to focus on a prescribed routine and medication, which has previously been difficult to start in the midst of a season. My goal is to come out of it a stronger and healthier version of myself so I can continue to lead this team to the Championship we are all working towards.

I greatly appreciate Dan Gilbert, Koby Altman, our medical team and the organization's support throughout."

From Koby Altman:

“We know how difficult these circumstances are for Coach Lue and we support him totally in this focused approach to addressing his health issues.”



bob
MY NOTE:  Bigger picture, I hope Tyronn Lue recovers completely and without any lingering effects.  Smaller picture, now LeBron has to find himself a new assistant coach.



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Bob,

LeBron has already been the head coach. No assistant needed.

Lue's health, if related to his job, is a sign of the pressure that is on professional head coaches.

He has never been with Boston, but I wish him a fast recovery anyway.

wideclyde wrote:Bob,

LeBron has already been the head coach.  No assistant needed.

Lue's health, if related to his job, is a sign of the pressure that is on professional head coaches.  

He has never been with Boston, but I wish him a fast recovery anyway.

Wide,

He snuck in under your radar.

Lue was an assistant in Boston for a couple of seasons. I believe it was his first coaching job.

So it's OK to wish him a fast recovery

Regards