John Calipari 'Desperately Wants' to Coach in the NBA, Could Be Eyeing Brooklyn

[JakeBarnes]

Id prefer Hoiberg.

Also, how fast would people gleefully claim that sanctions are coming if his interest in the NBA is indeed true?

Hoiberg isn't moving anywhere. Dude is making good money, living comfortably with his kids and basically runs Ames. I really can't see him moving.

[PGsHeroes32]

What makes u think he wants to leave ISU?

Im almost certain he bolts if hes able to graduate here and Fred leaves

[MU82]

The last time the Bulls hired a coach from Iowa State, things went super-well!

[ChicosBailBonds]

KO was interviewed last night on this topic and he basically said Cal has the best job in the country and would be a fool to leave.  KO's comments were that Cal the second he signs up to coach in the NBA is the 7th most important person in the organization

1) Owner
2) President
3) GM
4) Best player
5) 2nd best player
6) 3rd best player
7) Head Coach

[GGGG]

The last time the Bulls hired a coach from Iowa State, things went super-well!

Right.  The Bulls should only hire coaches from the Albany Patroons. 

[brewcity77]

KO was interviewed last night on this topic and he basically said Cal has the best job in the country and would be a fool to leave.  KO's comments were that Cal the second he signs up to coach in the NBA is the 7th most important person in the organization

1) Owner
2) President
3) GM
4) Best player
5) 2nd best player
6) 3rd best player
7) Head Coach

On the radio today they discussed with Adrian Wojnaroski how fewer college coaches are making the jump. He said it was a combination of things. First, the league told teams that not overpaying coaches was a good way to save money, making assistants more attractive. Second, as noted, is the power issue. GMs have become the new stars, and the best players can often influence a coach's ability to do his job. Finally, while NBA salaries have gone down, college salaries have gone up, leveling the playing field.

When you think about all the differences, it makes sense that in many cases, college jobs are actually better than NBA jobs. The main reason to make the jump, I would think, is ego.

[MU82]

Right.  The Bulls should only hire coaches from the Albany Patroons. 

You got it! Other Patroons alums include George Karl, Rick Carlisle, Scott Brooks and Bill Musselman.

I'm pretty sure none would have been worse than Pink Floyd.

Musselman would have been a better coach for the Bulls in 2001 ... and he died in 2000!!

[thekahoona]

"John Calipari 'Desperately Wants' to Coach in the NBA, Could Be Eyeing Brooklyn "...

This tells me that there must be an NCAA investigation brewing...Cal is always one step ahead of the law.

[thekahoona]

If Calcheatucky is thinking about the NBA, that means the NCAA is sniffing around Kentucky.

Ooops, sorry Willie. Didn't see this.

<hat tip>

[Dawson Rental]

Brooklyn ... they are the old NJ Nets, the team which Cal failed at miserably his last attempt in the NBA.  Why do we think he would be any better this go around?

Cal established his ability to get half the McDonald AA team to sign with him.  He has also shown an ability to coach them against inferior talent.

What of these abilities say he is a good fit for the NBA?

Read the referenced article.

[4everwarriors]

KO was interviewed last night on this topic and he basically said Cal has the best job in the country and would be a fool to leave.  KO's comments were that Cal the second he signs up to coach in the NBA is the 7th most important person in the organization

1) Owner
2) President
3) GM
4) Best player
5) 2nd best player
6) 3rd best player
7) Head Coach

And Kevin should know a great gig when he sees one, hey?