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Williams cited family commitments for his
decision to step down, managing director Grant Hill said
Wednesday.
Lue will be on the staff through 2024. On the horizon for USA
Basketball is qualifying for the World Cup and the 2024 Olympics
in Paris.
"I am truly honored to represent our country and join this great
group of coaches," Lue said in the news release. "Coaching USA
Basketball has always been a dream of mine, and I'm humbled to
take on the challenge."
Lue, who won the 2016 NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers,
joins Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and college coach Mark
Few of Gonzaga as assistants under head coach Steve Kerr of the
Golden State Warriors.
"I'm excited to add Ty to what is already an outstanding staff,"
Kerr said. "He is a brilliant coach who I've admired for years.
Ty's experience and expertise will add an important dynamic to
the group as we face the challenges ahead. We are lucky to have
him."
Williams was part of the staff when the U.S. won the gold medal
at the 2016 Olympics. He was selected in December 2021 to a
three-year stint as an assistant.
"After further consideration, I have decided to withdraw as an
assistant coach for the 2022-24 USA Men's National Team,"
Williams said in the news release. "This has been a difficult
choice but given the timing and the demands of the commitment,
it is the best choice for myself and my family."
--Field Level Media
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