Tyronn Lue

Knows how to call timeouts

He played(and learned under the zen master and has studied a ton under doc(was with him from 2009 to 2013)

He can connect with young players very well

Some say he played a part in righting the ship for the cavs this season

He's very well respected and is an up and comer

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After three seasons under Rivers in Boston and Los Angeles, Lue has quickly established himself as a whole-package coaching prospect. He was pursued vigorously by the Cavs in their head-coaching search last spring, and ultimately finished as a strong runner-up to Blatt, making such a strong impression during the process that Cleveland offered him a deal in excess of $6 million to join them as associate head coach. Who better to complement an Ivy League-educated, often stubborn, first-time 55-year-old head coach who'd spent his career in Europe than a former NBA vet with a passionate knowledge of the NBA game and its rhythms to whom players flock?

"He respects the work that's required to do the job and he has the gift of being able to verbalize things to players in a straightforward way without being offensive," Rivers says. "He sees things in games a lot of people can't see. He'd see opportunities for us -- in games, watching film, observing -- and would bring them to me. He has a chance to be very special."

When Rivers took over in Los Angeles in July 2013, he quickly dispatched for Lue, who spent the entire summer breaking down the league, and meticulously studying the Clippers' core. His observations were instrumental in building the architecture for a defense that finished the season ranked seventh in efficiency.

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Some people think he's gonna be the cavs head coach next season.

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Just not a fan of his. I don't know why. Maybe I really just disliked him as a player and can't shake that.

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I know what it is.

Good choice. Not my first, but a solid 2nd choice.