Tyronn Lue Quotes
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It's been one heck of a ride. I came into the league playing with Kobe and Shaq and for Phil Jackson. Playing with Jordan. And so, it just has been a blessing. I can't describe it any other way.
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I love the game of basketball; I love coaching. The attention, being on TV, all that stuff, that's not what it's about for me.
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You can tell a guy the truth, and they might hate you for that day, but they'll come back that night and text you, like, 'You know what? You were right.' I just think if you tell guys the truth, they can respect you more.
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I don't like the media attention.
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You work to make sure that, in the game, everybody knows where they're supposed to be at, and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But if you put them in a position to be successful, that's all you can ask for.
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I'm not the type of guy who wants the credit.
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I've started. I've come off the bench. I've not played. I've been on the worst team in the NBA. I've won championships.
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I have seen every aspect of basketball that you can see as a player, and I think they can relate to that, and I can understand them.
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I try not to be a typical athlete.
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I don't want to be a coach. I see how hard that is.
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As far as being on the officials every five minutes, it's just not good for the game. The officials don't like it; you embarrass them, so it's just not good. Now, every now and then they might make a bad call, but officiating is hard.
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I hate being on TV, hate dealing with media on TV. All that stuff, I don't like that.
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I had a great relationship with Coach Nee. I liked Doc Sadler a lot.
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If I tell you there's cheese on the moon, bring the crackers.
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I don't like when people come out and say 'sources say' and this and that. Listen, if you can't put your name behind it, then don't say it. I don't believe in that.
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Dealing with LeBron is like a friendship. Coaching, but he understands that I am the boss, and I am going to call the shots, and he is fine with that.
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I always like to stay even-keeled and just play the game the right way.
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All I know is basketball, and I'm sure a lot of guys in the locker room, all they know is basketball. So, they have to enjoy it.
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I like to fly under the radar. I don't like my name in everything.
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Coming from a small town of Mexico, Missouri, we got 11,000 people. Never seen a celebrity.