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Steve Kerr reveals what he told Tyronn Lue during his leave of absence

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OAKLAND — When Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue decided to take a leave of absence on March 17 because of health concerns, Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr reached out to him with a phone call. On Wednesday, a day before the Warriors host the Cavaliers in Game 1 of The Finals, Kerr revealed what he said.

“I just tried to share some of my experience when I was out last year,” Kerr said. “The main message was you can’t allow what feels like the enormity of the job to interfere with your health and your recovery and whatever you need to do.