Former James coach, active Clippers coach, how is his 12-year player career?

Under the neon lights of the Denver Nuggets, Tyron Lu stared at the No. 23 rookie jersey in his hand, paused for 0.3 seconds when his fingers passed by the words "DENVER " and was traded to the Lakers who were in the high-spirited OK combination - this point guard from the University of Nebraska would not have thought that his career would span seven teams like a migratory bird, weaving the survival wisdom of a role player in 554 regular season games. In the Los Angeles Lakers' training hall, Tyron Lu started dribbling at 5 a.m. The friction between the leather and the floor woke the sleeping cleaner, practicing passing the ball against the empty stands, imagining O'Neal or Kobe standing opposite. In the three seasons of 1998-2001, he averaged only 13 minutes in the Lakers' 61 regular season games, but every appearance was like a clockwork: against the Spurs, he blocked Parker's breakthrough route with side steps; when facing the Suns, a precise bottom corner three-pointer allowed Kidd to look at him sideways. The turning point of

The turning point of fate is hidden in the 2001 finals. At the Philadelphia 76ers' home court, Iverson was tearing the Lakers' defense with a change of direction until Tyron Lue came on the bench. He pressed his back against the "Answer" and the sneakers rubbed against the floor with a "sharp" sound. The moment Iverson's move, his long arms popped up like a spring to interfere with the shot. G1 He defended Iverson 23 times, reducing his opponent's shooting percentage from 42.0% to 35.7%, and the Staples Center's commentator exclaimed: "This unknown point guard is shaking the MVP's throat. "

In the locker room of the Washington Wizards, Tyron Lu sat next to Jordan's locker. In the summer of 2001, when he took the No. 3 jersey, Jordan patted his shoulder and said, "Boy, lower his butt by 10 cm when defending. " This detail increased his steal rate by 18%. In 2002-03, he averaged 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game, becoming the most reliable pass hub around "God of Basketball ". On the tactical board of Orlando Magic, Tyron Lu's name is marked "Substitute Commander". In the 2003-04 season, he averaged 10.5 points and 4.2 assists, carrying the offensive banner when McGrady was absent. In the game against the Pistons, he tricked Hamilton with a fake fax. The moment he threw the ball on the board, the words "LU " behind the jersey were shining with a sweaty sheen under the light. After being traded to the Rockets in 2004, he averaged 8.1 points in 21 games, but what is even more impressive is the pick-and-roll cooperation with Yao Ming in training: "Yao, this time I pass higher, you don't have to bend over!" His voice echoed at the Toyota Center, becoming the warmest footnote in the Francis trade case.

Atlanta became the inn for his career. When the contract was renewed in 2005, the general manager of the Hawks handed over a two-year $7 million contract. He touched the paper and whispered: "I finally feel home." In the four seasons here, he averaged 13.5 points and 5.4 assists per game. In 2007, he used 10 assists to revitalize the team. After the game, he received a specimen of the Hawks feathers from fans - this is the highest courtesy to wandering players.

On the bench of the Dallas Mavericks in March 2008, 32-year-old Tyron Lu looked at the roster of players on his phone, with his name marked "10-day contract". He remembered his first away game at the Lakers 10 years ago, and Kobe said to him: "The value of a role player lies in making it easier for star players to play. " Now he finally understands that in the Mavericks' match against the Spurs, that precise bottom corner three-point pass was more meaningful than his own score.