Tyronn Lue facts for kids
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Lue as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022
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| Born | May 3, 1977 Mexico, Missouri, U.S. |
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| High school | Raytown (Raytown, Missouri) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Nebraska (1995–1998) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1998–2009 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2009–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 1998–2001 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
| 2004 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
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| 2011–2013 | Boston Celtics (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers (associate HC) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–present | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 4,710 (8.5 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 943 (1.7 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,727 (3.1 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Tyronn Jamar Lue (pronounced tuh-RON LOO; born May 3, 1977) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before this, he was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading them to their first-ever NBA championship.
As a player, Tyronn Lue was a point guard. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In the 1998 NBA draft, he was picked 23rd overall by the Denver Nuggets but was soon traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Lakers, he won two NBA championships in his first three seasons.
After he stopped playing in 2009, Lue became involved in coaching. He joined the Boston Celtics as Director of Basketball Development. In 2014, the Cavaliers hired him as an associate head coach. Lue became the head coach of the Cavaliers during the 2015–16 season. That same season, he led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship. This was a big achievement, as he was a rookie coach winning a title. Lue coached the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in the next two seasons, but they lost both times to the Golden State Warriors. He was later fired in October 2018. Lue then became the head coach of the Clippers and helped them reach the Conference finals for the first time in their history.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Tyronn Lue went to Raytown Senior High School in Raytown, Missouri. After high school, he attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There, he played basketball and studied sociology.
Playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Lue was an important player for the Nebraska team that won the 1996 National Invitation Tournament. They beat Saint Joseph's University in the finals. He finished his college career as one of the top players in Nebraska's history. He was third in assists (432), fourth in three-pointers made (145), and seventh in scoring (1,577). Lue led Nebraska in assists in all three of his seasons. He decided to enter the NBA draft after his junior year.
Professional Playing Career
Tyronn Lue started his professional basketball journey in 1998.
Los Angeles Lakers (1998–2001)
Lue entered the 1998 NBA draft early. The Denver Nuggets picked him 23rd overall. However, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on draft night. His first three years with the Lakers were a bit tough, with limited playing time and some injuries.
Lue really shined in the 2001 playoffs. Because he was very quick, he was asked to guard star player Allen Iverson during Game 1 of the Finals. In a famous moment, Iverson dribbled past Lue and made a shot, then stepped over him. Even though the 76ers won Game 1, the Lakers won the next four games and the NBA championship. Lue played in every game of those NBA Finals.
Washington Wizards (2001–2003)
After the 2001 season, Lue signed with the Washington Wizards. He got much more playing time there and improved as a point guard.
Orlando Magic (2003–2004)
Lue played for the Orlando Magic in the 2003–04 season. He played many minutes alongside Tracy McGrady. However, the team had a tough season, finishing with a record of 21 wins and 61 losses.
Houston Rockets (2004)
After that season, Lue was part of a trade to the Houston Rockets. His playing time decreased in Houston because the team had many other point guards.
Atlanta Hawks (2004–2008)
Mid-season, Lue was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played a starring role in Atlanta. However, his team again had a very difficult season, winning only 13 games and losing 69. On August 30, 2005, Lue signed another contract with the Hawks.
Dallas Mavericks (2008)
On February 16, 2008, Lue was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He was released by the Kings on February 28 without playing any games for them. After that, Lue signed a contract with the Dallas Mavericks on March 4.
Milwaukee Bucks (2008–2009)
On July 17, 2008, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Lue.
Return to the Magic (2009)
On February 5, 2009, Lue was traded back to the Orlando Magic. In his last year as an NBA player, the Magic, led by Dwight Howard, reached the 2009 Finals. However, they lost to Lue's former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Tyronn Lue moved into coaching.
Boston Celtics (2009–2013)
On October 23, 2009, the Boston Celtics hired Lue as their director of basketball development. He later became an assistant coach for the Celtics in the 2011–12 season, working under head coach Doc Rivers.
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2014)
In July 2013, Lue joined the Los Angeles Clippers' coaching staff, again working with Doc Rivers.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2018)
On June 23, 2014, Lue became the associate head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was the highest-paid assistant coach in the NBA at that time.
Winning an NBA Championship
On January 22, 2016, Lue was named the head coach of the Cavaliers after the previous coach, David Blatt, was fired. He signed a three-year contract. That spring, Lue led the Cavaliers to an NBA championship. In May, the Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference finals. This made Lue the first coach in NBA history to win his first 10 playoff games. On June 19, 2016, the Cavaliers won their first NBA championship. Lue became one of the few coaches to win a championship after taking over mid-season. He was also the 14th person to win an NBA championship as both a player and a head coach.
In the 2016–17 NBA season, Lue coached the Cavaliers to a 51–31 record. In the playoffs, they had a great run, going 12–1 before reaching the 2017 NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Golden State Warriors in five games.
On March 19, 2018, Lue took a break from coaching the Cavaliers due to chest pain. He returned before the regular season ended and helped the Cavaliers reach the 2018 NBA Finals. They lost to the Warriors again, this time in four games.
Lue's coaching style in Cleveland was known for being flexible. He would change players around LeBron James to match up against different opponents. In 2016, his Finals team used strategies similar to the Warriors to beat them. Lue was praised for his ability to "think several moves ahead" and create advantages in the playoffs. At the 2016 ESPY Awards, Lue was named Best Coach/Manager. The Cavaliers were also named Best Team.
On October 28, 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired Lue after they started the season with 0 wins and 6 losses.
Return to the Clippers (2019–present)
After leaving Cleveland, Lue worked informally with Doc Rivers, who was then the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Before the 2019–20 season, Lue was named the lead assistant coach on Rivers' staff.
On October 20, 2020, Lue was promoted to head coach of the Clippers after Rivers left. In his first season as head coach, Lue led the Clippers to the Western Conference finals. This was the first time in the team's history they reached the conference finals. They lost to the Phoenix Suns in six games.
On May 29, 2024, Lue signed a new 5-year contract to continue as the head coach of the Clippers.
Awards and Honors
Tyronn Lue has received many awards and honors throughout his career as both a player and a coach.
NBA Achievements
- Three-time NBA champion
- Two times as a player (2000, 2001)
- One time as a head coach (2016)
- All-Star Game head coach (2016)
USA Basketball
- Olympic Gold Medal winner (as an assistant coach for the 2024 United States men's Olympic basketball team)
College Achievements
- First-team All-Big 12 (1998)
- His jersey number 10 was retired by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, meaning no other player will wear that number for them.
Media Recognition
- 2016 ESPY Award for Best Coach/Manager
- 2016 ESPY Award for Best Team (as coach of the Cavaliers)
Local Recognition
- A street in his hometown of Mexico, Missouri was named "Tyronn Lue Boulevard" in his honor.
Personal Life
Tyronn Lue is a first cousin once removed of Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum. Tatum grew up in St. Louis, which is close to Lue's hometown of Mexico, Missouri. Tatum often went to his family barbecues when he was younger.
See also
In Spanish: Tyronn Lue para niños
