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10 Reasons Tyronn Lue Will Take the Cavs to the Next Level

Published by
Brad Sullivan

6. Not Afraid to Challenge Players

Walking on eggshells isn’t part of the lesson plan that coaches are given when dealing with players of all abilities. Doing so is a recipe for disaster, since it allows players to remain unchecked. Some need to be pushed, some need to be encouraged and, in some cases, some need to be left alone.

Whatever form this level of coaching takes, the bottom line is that Lue won’t be afraid to challenge the “Big Three” of James, Irving and Kevin Love to produce, something Blatt never really did. If they fall short, he also won’t be reluctant to let them know.

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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

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