INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue was absent from the match against the Sacramento Kings due to experiencing back pain.
Prior to the game, Lue met with the media on Sunday evening, showing no signs of discomfort or any health issues. However, the details regarding the 47-year-old’s condition were not elaborated upon by the team.
In Lue’s absence, assistant coach Brian Shaw stepped in to lead the team from the bench. Shaw has been associated with the Clippers since 2021. His previous coaching experiences include serving as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets and as an assistant coach with the Lakers, where he achieved distinguished success by winning three NBA championships as a player.
