Lue previously stated that his goal was for the Cavs to clinch the No. 1 seed in the East before he started resting James in preparation for the postseason .
James is a 13 - year veteran .
Lue previously stated that his goal was for the Cavs to clinch the No. 1 seed in the East before he started resting James , a 13 - year veteran , in preparation for the postseason .