Cavaliers Fire Tyronn Lue, Despite East's Best Record

Lue Fired After Just Two Seasons

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired head coach Tyronn Lue after just two seasons, despite leading the team to the Eastern Conference's best record. The decision was announced by the team on Sunday, April 8, 2019.

Reasons for Lue's Dismissal Unclear

The reasons for Lue's dismissal are unclear, but there has been speculation that he had lost the support of the team's star player, LeBron James. James has been critical of Lue's coaching in the past, and it's possible that he played a role in the decision to fire him.

Lue's Record in Cleveland

Lue took over as head coach of the Cavaliers in January 2016, after David Blatt was fired. He led the team to the NBA championship in his first season, and to the Finals again in 2017. However, the Cavaliers were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in 2018, and they have struggled this season, currently sitting at 36-26.

Conclusion

The firing of Tyronn Lue is a surprising move, given the Cavaliers' success under his leadership. It's unclear what the future holds for Lue, but he is a talented coach who will likely find another job in the NBA soon.