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Lue, 38, was promoted to his first head coaching position
last week after the Cavaliers fired David Blatt and it comes at
an opportune time for the rookie play-caller.
Cleveland lead the East and All-Star head coaches are selected
based on the teams which have the best records in each
conference two weeks prior to the game.
However, no head coach is allowed to participate in two
consecutive All-Star games, meaning Gregg Popovich of the San
Antonio Spurs will coach the West even though Golden State lead
the conference.
Lue is just 2-1 at the helm of the Cavs.
Upon taking over the job, and being immediately signed to a
multi-year extension by the team, he suggested Blatt still be
allowed to coach the All Stars.
The 65th NBA All-Star Game is on Feb. 14 in Toronto.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; editing by Sudipto
Ganguly)
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