so many games." Although his lifelong tendency to seek out challenging situations to turn around resulted in fewer wins, trophies, and accolades as both a player and a coach; in 1987, he remarked, "I think when you come into any losing situation, the first thing you have to bring with you is a positive attitude, one that your players can begin to believe in. Not that I ignore problems. I'm both optimistic and realistic. I have always been honest. I don't try to kid people." In 1989, the Los Angeles Times stated, "Gene Shue has proven to be one of the best coaches the NBA has ever had." Post-career honors Shue was inducted into University of Maryland's Hall of Fame in 1991. He was first on a ballot as a coach for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, but was not elected. He was nominated again the following year but again the bid was an unsuccessful one. He was re-introduced in the Contributor category, where he was nominated, but not inducted, in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Shue's basketball career included over 40 years in the NBA, although split as player, coach, and executive. Bleacher Report listed him first on their list of coaches not in the Hall of Fame (but factored in his playing career). Personal life Shue married twice, both ending in divorce. His first wife was Dottie Shue, resulting in 3 children: Susan Shue, Linda Shue and Gregory Shue. After his divorce to Dottie, he was married to Sandy Shue. In 1985, when asked about the effect of basketball on home life, Sandy Shue remarked, "People think he's got the most violent temper. They say, 'He must be an absolute bear to live with.' When we first began dating I really didn't like it. If he lost a basketball game he wouldn't speak to anyone, even me. Now he pretends like things are okay, but he still stays awake all night." He was the godfather of Danny Ferry (the son of Bob Ferry, whom Shue played alongside and coached), who would similarly become an NBA player and executive. Shue was in a domestic partnership with Patti Amis Massey from 2009 until the time of his death. They lived together in Marina Del Rey, California. Shue died on April 3, 2022, at his home in Marina Del Rey, aged 90. He had suffered from melanoma prior to