David Blatt was fired and Tyronn Lue was named the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. All everyone could think about was that iconic moment Allen Iverson stepped over Lue during Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals.
(Photo) NBA: That Didn’t Take Long! Tyronn Lue Is Already Throwing Shots At David Blatt
Less than 24 hours after taking over the Cavs, Tyronn Lue is wasting no time distancing himself from his predecessor. The Cavs were 30-11 this season, in control of the eastern conference but that wasn’t enough. So the team dumped Blatt very unexpectedly for a guy with no head coaching experience but for some reason people seem to think he will succeed. For his sake he better, especially after throwing a shot at Blatt today.
(Photo) NBA: Allen Iverson Sends Message To Tyronn Lue After He Is Named Cavs New Coach
Before yesterday, Tyronn Lue’s affiliation with the NBA as either a player or coach was known for basically being the guy Allen Iverson stepped over during the NBA finals. That image is embedded in the mind of every basketball fan and has been turned into a meme countless times. Now Lu has a chance to write some new history involving himself if he can do a good job coaching the Cavs. After the announcement was made, Iverson was one of the first people to publicly send him a message.
NBA: Cavaliers to Interview Tyronn Lue For Head Coaching Job
Unfortunately the highlight of Tyronn Lue’s career is that unforgettable moment when Allen Iverson stepped over him during the 2001 NBA Finals. Well now he has the chance to change that. He was previously mentioned as a possible head coaching candidate for the Knicks but now he has a more viable opportunity, securing an interview to become the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
