CLEVELAND, OH – The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Head Coach Tyronn Lue have agreed on a new, multi-year contract, General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.
“Ty took over our team under very trying circumstances and his calm, confident approach was invaluable as we found our way to success,” said Griffin. “His vision, leadership and tactical acumen were fundamental to us reaching our goals. We couldn’t be happier to have Ty continue to lead our group into the future.”
Lue was promoted from associate head coach to head coach on January 22, 2016, thus becoming the 20th head coach in franchise history.