OT: Hurley to the Lakers?

[brianstl]

This would definitely get the coaching carousel spinning again.  It would almost certainly lead to at least a couple big time players at least dipping their toes into the portal.

 

[MusicCityBilliken]

Kind of like when Donovan went to the Thunder. 

[billikenbill]

I’m guessing he takes the job. Lebron wants him. Looks like if Anthony Davis gives the OK, then it’s a done deal. I could see him failing at it though with his over the top intensity rubbing his players the wrong way.

[TheA_Bomb]

Would be interesting if this happened then UCONN hires Donovan.

 

BD apparently told UK he'd listen but after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs and UK couldn't wait.

[thatskablamo]

Wow. Hurley staying put. Incredible. 

[dlarry]

5 minutes ago, thatskablamo said:

Wow. Hurley staying put. Incredible. 

Good.  I’m not a UConn fan and don’t really care about Hurley one way or the other but I’m happy to see some loyalty in the college game.
Being able to say you turned down Kentucky and the Lakers in a few weeks is pretty impressive!

[billiken_roy]

Just now, dlarry said:

Good.  I’m not a UConn fan and don’t really care about Hurley one way or the other but I’m happy to see some loyalty in the college game.
Being able to say you turned down Kentucky and the Lakers in a few weeks is pretty impressive!

was it loyalty or was the thought of having to try to control the likes of LeBron.   i cant imagine trying to reign him in.   i could see a coach aging very quickly.  not that LeBon has been a frequent trouble maker, but still to give and him to readily agree to direction, input and critcism.   oh boy. 

[3star_recruit]

The only thing making the Lakers relevant is Lebron.  Maybe Hurley could marginally improve their standing but Lebron has at best 2 years left as a top 10 player.  Then the Lakers will be in full rebuild mode, as they were in the final Kobe years.  Sure, Hurley could double his salary for a few years but he would also triple his stress.

[cgeldmacher]

Hurley saw that he would be the Lakers coach for a few years before fans wanted him fired (it's a constant carousel), or he could continue being UConn's coach in perpetuity and he chose stability.

[TheA_Bomb]

I wouldn't want to be pressured into drafting Bronny for a publicity stunt, knowing I have Lebron for maybe 2 more seasons then a rebuild.

 

If he 3peats he's discussed as one of the all time greats.

[NextYearBill]

1 hour ago, TheA_Bomb said:

I wouldn't want to be pressured into drafting Bronny for a publicity stunt, knowing I have Lebron for maybe 2 more seasons then a rebuild.

 

If he 3peats he's discussed as one of the all time greats.

its the 55th pick. 

[TheA_Bomb]

1 hour ago, NextYearBill said:

its the 55th pick. 

And then practice, games, media.....

[TheChosenOne]

Am I the only who thinks Hurley coaching in the pros would be a disaster? I don’t think his shtick would go over real well with grown men making millions of dollars.

[WVBilliken]

4 hours ago, billiken_roy said:

was it loyalty or was the thought of having to try to control the likes of LeBron.   i cant imagine trying to reign him in.   i could see a coach aging very quickly.  not that LeBon has been a frequent trouble maker, but still to give and him to readily agree to direction, input and critcism.   oh boy. 

Maybe he doesn't want to live in Lalaland.  Oh, and he doesn't need the money, and he is on or near the top of the heap in the college basketball.  LeBron will turn 40 this year, and although a very good player, he's not what he was.  Maybe Hurley does not need the pressure that comes with trying to coach a bunch of "divas". 

[Compton]

This tells me that Hurley is doing things the right way. Perhaps no one's hands are 100% clean in the NCAA these days (or maybe they are since the money is now allowed!?), but the guys with skeletons in the closet take the money and run.

[almaman]

40 games tops if he stays, almost 100 if he wants NBA crown.

[slu72]

He turned it down. He’s staying in the professional league D1 Hoops. 

[Westy03]

3 hours ago, TheChosenOne said:

Am I the only who thinks Hurley coaching in the pros would be a disaster? I don’t think his shtick would go over real well with grown men making millions of dollars.

His top players at UConn are probably making millions of dollars a year

[thetorch]

I bet Hurley would leave to coach a good team.

The Lakers are bad. In no way shape or form a contender and won't be for years. Not many superstars on the come up waiting for a chance to go there.

[slu72]

5 hours ago, thetorch said:

I bet Hurley would leave to coach a good team.

The Lakers are bad. In no way shape or form a contender and won't be for years. Not many superstars on the come up waiting for a chance to go there.

And figure LeBron’s no day at the beach to deal with either. 

[thatskablamo]

Would the Buss stop at Crespi HS in Encino to pick up their HC, Derek Fisher? 

[Taj79]

Since Phil Jackson left, the average tenure of a Laker head coach is like 2 to 3 years.  Of course, $70 million means you never have to work again so you weigh both sides.  I wouldn't want LeBron at any time, especially now and with the draft stunt that is his kid.

[TheA_Bomb]

Drambot is available coming off a good season.

[NextYearBill]

they once said about Nick Saban flirting with the NFL..... "why would he want (1) first round draft pick in the NFL? he gets 11 at Alabama"