Tyronn Lue has been an amazing coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, they have been a playoff contender even before his arrival. However, the true magic of Lue was seen this season. As both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missed significant time due to injury, Lue has coached up his rag-tag team all the way to the Play-In Tournament.

Ty Lue has been getting recognition from many popular figures in the NBA, including a notable former player of his. LeBron James, who Ty Lue coached in Cleveland, heaped praise on the Clippers coach during their play-in match, saying:

“Simply the BEST coach in the game! ARGUE with your kids not me. 🤷🏾‍♂️”

Ty Lue has been one of the leading candidates for the Coach of the Year award. That's thanks in large part to the Clippers building an identity as the “never-say-die” underdogs this season. All year long, Lue's squad racked up big comeback win after big comeback win, showing incredible resiliency without their top stars.

Lue's recognition as a good coach wasn't always there, however, Back when he was coaching LeBron James, a narrative formed around Lue that he was merely a product of LeBron's success in Cleveland. That's why when the Clippers hired him, more than a few people didn't take them seriously.

Oh, how wrong they were. Lue was handed a terrible hand this year, and he somehow made a profit out of the cards he was given. Regardless of the Clippers' success, Lue should still be recognized as a top-tier coach in the league.