Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has expressed a strong desire to remain with the team long-term amidst speculations linking him to the Lakers' coaching vacancy following the firing of Darvin Ham. Lue emphasized his commitment to the Clippers, citing positive relationships with team executives including Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, Trent Redden, and Mark Hughes. His comments follow a recent playoff exit at the hands of the Mavericks and amid reports that the Clippers are working to secure his position for the foreseeable future.
Tyronn Lue said he wants to be coach of the Los Angeles Clippers for the longterm and declined to address directly speculation that the Lakers would target him in their search after firing Darvin Ham. https://t.co/i4RVPl1XB5
After exiting the playoffs at the hands of the Mavs, Ty Lue addressed the reports linking him to the Lakers coaching job, stating he wants to remain with the Clippers. @LakersSBN https://t.co/oMZrhW4yPT
Clippers coach Ty Lue on his future: “I didn’t come here to bounce around and go all over the place. Mr. Ballmer, Lawrence (Frank), Mark (Hughes), and Trent (Redden) have all been great to me. This is where I want to be. Hopefully, they feel the same way.” https://t.co/4OC6FsYzNN
"I didn't come here to bounce around and go all over the place... This is where I want to be... I would love to be here long term." Ty Lue speaks on his future with the Clippers 👀 (via @NBATV) https://t.co/BQTqJq7EnW
"I didn't come here to bounce around and go all over the place... I would love to be here long term." Clippers HC Ty Lue on his future with LA https://t.co/yfp5JKibMJ
Asked about @wojespn report that Clippers are working to keep him long term, Ty Lue said he hopes to remain with the Clippers for a long time. He cited his relationships with and learning from Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, Trent Redden and Mark Hughes.
Tyronn Lue says coaching the Clippers is where he wants to be and isn’t someone who likes or wants to bounce around.
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