Kyrie Irving famously requested a trade out of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2017, shocking LeBron James and their fanbase. Ty Lue, who was the Cavs’ coach at the time, has broken his silence on the fallout from Irving’s departure and how James reacted to the news in real time.
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Speaking on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Shannon Sharpe, Lue was asked about the reaction from “The King” when the Cavs traded Irving to the Boston Celtics. The one-time NBA champion coach shared that it happened during an autograph signing for James’ foundation.
The four-time MVP wasn’t thrilled by the news, falling silent and was pretty upset about the deal.
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