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Cavaliers players react to dismissal of coach Lue

8 years ago

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As news continues to break surrounding the reported firing of Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue, the team's players have already begun to issue words of gratitude in support of the title-winning bench boss.

Kevin Love:

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You helped me see the big picture. Life changing experiences and teaching points. Nothing but love and admiration. Know we will work towards something greater together again. THANK YOU. 🏆

A post shared by @ kevinlove on Oct 28, 2018 at 8:31am PDT

J.R. Smith:

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#ThankYou from 3 straight finals an a chip to this! 🤦🏾‍♂️ Always love!

A post shared by JR Smith (@teamswish) on Oct 28, 2018 at 8:28am PDT

Tristan Thompson:

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Thank you for always believing in me and being the great leader that you are. 3 straight finals in your first 3 years as a head coach is something special. THANK YOU COACH!

A post shared by Tristan Thompson (@realtristan13) on Oct 28, 2018 at 8:44am PDT

Channing Frye:

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Thanks coach for everything.

A post shared by Channing Frye (@channingfrye) on Oct 28, 2018 at 8:35am PDT

LeBron James, who left Cleveland to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason, also chimed in with a message to his former coach:

T Lue thanks for the memories and more importantly our partnership bringing a 🏆 to that deserved city/fan base. U know how to find me 🙏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2018