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Tyronn Lue Named Cavaliers HC: Key Takeaways from Introductory Press Conference

Tyronn Lue was introduced as the Cleveland Cavaliers' new head coach at a press conference Saturday morning, and the 38-year-old former NBA role player didn't waste any time in laying out his vision for the defending Eastern Conference champions.

Despite leading the Eastern Conference, the Cavs announced Friday that general manager David Griffin had relieved David Blatt of his head coaching duties in favor of Lue.

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On the heels of that decision, Lue admitted it was a positive step in his coaching career, according to Chris Haynes of the Plain Dealer:

Tyronn Lue said he got 716 text messages.