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In Tyronn Lue, the Clippers found a familiar coach who can bring needed changes


From the moment the Clippers and Doc Rivers parted ways, Tyronn Lue made the most sense to replace him.

A championship coach. Ample experience coaching stars, under pressure. Deep ties to the organization and the city.

And on Thursday, the Clippers agreed to terms with Lue on a five-year deal after a search process that spanned almost three weeks, multiple league sources told The Athletic

Lue, 43, was the first candidate the Clippers reached out to, approximately one week after they mutually parted ways with Rivers, league sources said. The Clippers’ decision committee — owner Steve Ballmer and the Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger-led front office — contacted a list of 10 candidates, and five of them were seriously considered. Over a period of days, they whittled down the field to three candidates based on the checklist that The Athletic reported on Sept. 29:

A progressive and innovative approach

High-level game…





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