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He also has Darius Garland, a new, in-his-prime point âŠ
TL;DR
Tyronn Lue is excited to work with Darius Garland, a young point guard in his prime, comparing the experience to coaching Kyrie Irving. Their connection began when Garland was drafted and has since developed through personal interactions.
He also has Darius Garland, a new, in-his-prime point guard to build with, not just manage. âHaving a young point guard under my tutelage is the first time Iâve really had it since Kyrie (Irving),â Lue said. âItâs gonna be fun.â That distinction matters most with Garland. After Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavaliers in 2018, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul introduced him to Garland, then just 19 and newly drafted. They crossed paths again months later at a Las Vegas comedy show during Garlandâs first NBA Summer League. âWe went to the Dave Chappelle show in Vegas, and we just hit it off right there,â Garland told The Athletic. âIt just happened naturally, really.â
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: He also has Darius Garland, a new, in-his-prime point âŠ
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What is Tyronn Lue's relationship with Darius Garland?
Tyronn Lue has a mentor-mentee relationship with Darius Garland, having first met him shortly after Garland was drafted and bonding over shared experiences.
How does Tyronn Lue compare Darius Garland to Kyrie Irving?
Tyronn Lue notes that coaching Darius Garland is the first time he has worked with a young point guard since Kyrie Irving, highlighting the excitement of developing Garland's talent.
