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Tyronn Lue says he didn’t even notice Iman Shumpert tossing towel on him (video)

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Iman Shumpert #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 26, 2016 in New York City. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 107-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Iman Shumpert tossed his towel onto Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue’s shoulder while leaving a huddle during Cleveland’s loss to the Rockets on Tuesday.

Big deal or nah?

Lue, via Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com:

“I didn’t even notice it,” Lue told cleveland.com. “Somebody later brought it to my attention. It’s not something I’m concerned with. Him and me are cool. When did it happen?”

Shumpert’s towel drop happened so quickly. Someone even yanked the towel away nearly immediately after it landed on Lue.

But it looked disrespectful.

I’m not entirely convinced Lue didn’t notice it, but if even if he’s fibbing to move on, that says something. If he’s willing to dismiss it as an issue publicly, that indicates a smaller chance of a larger problem at play. If Lue were deeply bitter, he’d have a hard time giving Shumpert a public pass.

Everything is dissected more closely in Cleveland, so eyes will be on the Lue-Shumpert relationship. If no other evidence of a rift appears, this video will soon be forgotten.

There are bigger issues with the Cavs to follow.