Tyronn Lue steps back from coaching for health reasons

2018-03-19T16:10:49+00:00 2018-03-19T16:14:32+00:00.

Antonis Stroggylakis

19/Mar/18 16:10

Eurohoops.net
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue speaks during a news conference after Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 2016. The Warriors won 104-89. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Tyronn Lue will temporarily stop coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue announced that he has to step back from the helm of the team due to health reasons.

Per Cavs.com:

“After many conversations with our doctors and Koby and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health, I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season.

I have had chest pains and other troubling symptoms, compounded by a loss of sleep, throughout the year. Despite a battery of tests, there have been no conclusions as to what the exact issue is.

While I have tried to work through it, the last thing I want is for it to affect the team. I am going to use this time to focus on a prescribed routine and medication, which has previously been difficult to start in the midst of a season. My goal is to come out of it a stronger and healthier version of myself so I can continue to lead this team to the Championship we are all working towards.

I greatly appreciate Dan Gilbert, Koby Altman, our medical team and the organization’s support throughout.”

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