Tyronn Lue to Coach the NBA's Eastern Conference All-Star Team
By Rob Perez
Uh, ok…
The NBA announced Wednesday evening that newly-appointed Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue was selected to lead the Eastern Conference into battle at February’s All-Star Game in Toronto.
League just made it official with the announcement: Tyronn Lue is the Eastern Conference coach at next month's All-Star game
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) January 28, 2016
After defeating the Phoenix Suns at home, the Cavs players reacted to the news:
" That moment when you hear your Head Coach is coaching the @NBAAllStar game! #NBAAllStartTO https://t.co/8J4DQ6JRpN — NBA TV (@NBATV) January 28, 2016 "
Lue’s reaction to the nomination?
Ty Lue on coaching All-Star game: It's a tribute to Coach Blatt, players and coaching staff
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) January 28, 2016
Good lord, David Blatt’s corpse isn’t even cold yet — unless the players plan on wearing a David Blatt memorial patch on their jerseys, let the man’s career rest in peace. This is like Scar thanking Mufasa for the opportunity to be King of Pride Rock.
Kevin Love on Ty Lue coaching East: "He's won 66% of his games."
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) January 28, 2016
J.R., your thoughts?