INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Back in 2016, about three months prior to the Cleveland Cavaliers' improbable championship comeback, head coach Tyronn Lue challenged Kevin Love, telling the All-Star to be more aggressive and demand the ball from his teammates -- specifically LeBron James.
Lue, as he's been known to do, attached a few expletives to his message.
That's one of Lue's coaching strengths. He's been around the game's top minds, played alongside countless Hall-of-Famers and knows how to get through to players. The message -- and word choice -- varies based on the intended target. But it never comes from a disrespectful place.