Tyron Lue s choice: Lakers weighing and persistence before the coach

On September 2, when talking about coaching the Lakers, Clippers coach Tyron Lu recently revealed his inner yearning for coaching the Lakers. In a podcast program, Lu bluntly said: "I would have been very happy to accept (the Lakers' handsome position), that is a chance to come true." However, the "dream" that seemed to be close to him was ultimately not realized.

Although Lu resolutely refused after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. He elaborated on the reasons behind his decision. First, the contract term becomes a key factor. "They only offer a three-year contract, and I want a five-year contract. I guess they are trying to tie me up with James." For a coach, a stable contract term is not only about personal career planning, but also a guarantee for the team's long-term development strategy.

Secondly, the salary and benefits failed to meet Lu's expectations. "Salary and low treatment - not for me personally, but in terms of the coach position and its significance to the subsequent coach. This is like the principle of the Player Union. If you accept a bad contract, everyone will be forced to accept adverse clauses. As a black coach who won the championship, I think I have the responsibility to set standards. If I accept a cheap contract, what kind of treatment will other coaches face?" Lu's consideration is not only for his own rights, but also from the long-term interests of the entire coaching group, showing a sense of responsibility and responsibility.

In addition, the issue of autonomy in the formation of the coaching team has also become an important reason for his rejection. "I cannot choose the coaching staff members independently. They do not allow me to form my own team, which has led to me having to give up many of my long-standing partners." The tacit understanding and collaboration of the coaching team is crucial to the team's tactical execution and development, and the Lakers have failed to meet Lu's needs in this regard. This is in stark contrast to the situation where he later gained full autonomy when he joined the Clippers.

Reviewing Tyron Lue's coaching career, the Cavaliers started with six consecutive losses in the 2018-19 season and were fired. In October 2020, he became the head coach of the Clippers and has coached to this day. In the Clippers, he gained the autonomy to form a team, which indirectly reflects his emphasis on coaching team building.

Tyron Lu's choice when facing the Lakers' coach invitation was the result of a comprehensive consideration of various factors. Between dreams and reality, he adhered to his principles and bottom line for career development. This decision not only affected his personal coaching trajectory, but also provided a sample of thinking for the basketball community about coaching rights and team management. In the future, how he will continue to write a coaching chapter in the Clippers is also worth paying attention to.