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Ty Lue Had An Incredible Reaction To Learning Kyle Korver’s Age

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Cleveland Cavaliers veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver is ageless. Korver, who entered the league in 2003, has been arguably the Cavs’ second- or third-best player in the postseason. In a pivotal Game 4 against the Boston Celtics Monday night, he played 25 minutes and scored 14 points on 4-for-7 shooting.

After the game, Cavs coach Ty Lue quipped that he couldn’t believe a 36-year-old was making such a big difference in the series. ESPN’s Rachel Nichols corrected Lue during his press conference, however, informing him that Korver is in fact 37 years old.

Lue had a priceless response.

“He’s 37 now?” Lue said. “God dang. We playing him too many minutes. We need him, though.”

Korver, a one-time All-Star (2015), is a consistent presence LeBron James can count on. His shooting is well noted, but he has also played above standard defensively. Monday, he had three blocks.

The former Creighton standout garnered attention and respect for his Game 4 efforts.

Cavs Even It Up

Thanks in large part to the veteran’s efforts, the Cavs pulled out a 111-102 win Monday. The Eastern Conference Finals are now leveled at two games apiece.

Game 5 will see the series head back to Boston. Catch that game Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN.

Written by Aaron Mansfield

Aaron Mansfield is a freelance sports writer. His work has appeared in Complex, USA Today and the New York Times. Mansfield is a PhD candidate at UMass Amherst.

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