The search for the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly ended. After Monty Williams agreed to sign with the Phoenix Suns on Friday, all signs point to Tyronn Lue replacing Luke Walton as the team’s head coach.
Lue will be reuniting with LeBron James, who he coached to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances and an NBA championship during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When Lue was let go by the Cavs six games into regular season, James sent his well wishes from Los Angeles with a little nugget at the end:
T Lue thanks for the memories and more importantly our partnership bringing a to that deserved city/fan base.