Before contract talks a year ago, Lue …

Before contract talks a year ago, Lue tried to recruit Tom Thibodeau to be on a potential Lakers staff. Jason Kidd needed that rehabilitation year on the Lakers bench. Owners and executives wanted to see that he could be a good partner, loyal to the cause, and he’s excelled with Frank Vogel. He made a strong impression on the Knicks in that interview process, showing humility and a humbled acceptance of some of his political missteps in Brooklyn and Milwaukee, sources said.