Tyronn Lue Steps Away from Cavaliers Due to Health, Larry Drew Assumes HC Role
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue is taking a “step back” from his position for the time being because of health reasons, he announced in a statement released by the team Monday.
Lue, 40, has been dealing with an undisclosed illness throughout the 2017-18 NBA season. He did not coach the team in the second half of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center because of the issue, and it was the third time he’s been absent. He missed a Dec. 21 win over the Chicago Bulls and a Feb. 6 loss the Orlando Magic.
Larry Drew will be the team’s head coach on an interim basis.
LeBron James said Lue’s health takes precedence over Cleveland’s performance following Saturday’s win over the Bulls.
SOURCE ⇒ CNN
