Lakers Going After Hurley

[willie warrior]

My guess on Lakers offer is 5 years/$100M.

Upcoming NBA media rights deal makes this type of commitment a lot easier for Buss.

That kind of money is already being speculated by the tallking heads on TV

[The Sultan]

That kind of money is already being speculated by the tallking heads on TV

They got their information from Dish.

[willie warrior]

We should probably all make UConn aware of how big the gap is between between them and us. They probably wouldn't even want to hire a coach that doesn't know how to use the portal or have his team focus on the midrange game.

How dare you speak blasphemy like this. There is not a big gap between UCONN and MU. Ask Hard on. He will explain it to you.

[willie warrior]

Just let me know if I need to amend my 5 pt plan when you get a chance.

You dont know that Shaka would be the first BEast coach to reach out to. A case could be made for Pitino. And Pitinos only reservation would be that there are not any good Italian restaurant tables in Storrs.

[Uncle Rico]

You dont know that Shaka would be the first BEast coach to reach out to. A case could be made for Pitino. And Pitinos only reservation would be that there are not any good Italian restaurant tables in Storrs.

😂

[4everwarriors]

He gowne, aina?

[Uncle Rico]

I like UConn's chances all of a sudden

[Dish]

They got their information from Dish.

Dish Bomb.

💣

[Hards Alumni]

How dare you speak blasphemy like this. There is not a big gap between UCONN and MU. Ask Hard on. He will explain it to you.

I'm impressed.  You didn't even realize he was making fun of you.

Classic little willie.

[brewcity77]

Goodman thinks they'd go after Bruce Pearl if Hurley bounces.

Which means they'll probably promote from within

He actually said that's who he thinks they should go for. I think Pearl has found his happy place in the South and I doubt UConn would look at him.

[BLWarrior91]

I think Danny Hurley is smart enough to understand the differences and adjusts accordingly

But then he isn't being himself and he'll be miserable.  Sure, the 300-400% pay increase helps but only for so long.

 
There's a reason very few great college coaches have been successful in the NBA. 

[The Sultan]

But then he isn't being himself and he'll be miserable.  Sure, the 300-400% pay increase helps but only for so long.

There's a reason very few great college coaches have been successful in the NBA. 

Yeah...they're not as good.

And why would he be miserable? You don't think coaches change up their styles to fit the situation, and still get satisfaction from their job?

[BLWarrior91]

Yeah...they're not as good.

And why would he be miserable? You don't think coaches change up their styles to fit the situation, and still get satisfaction from their job?

Most NBA coaches are not better coaches than top tier college coaches.  College coaches are teachers of the game.  NBA coaches are ego managers.

I don't see how someone naturally intense like Hurley can change that.  It's how he's wired.  I guess we'll find out if he takes that job.

[The Sultan]

Most NBA coaches are not better coaches than top tier college coaches.  College coaches are teachers of the game.  NBA coaches are ego managers.

Most NBA coaches are better than most college coaches. And I don't even think that's debatable.

And if you think NBA coaches don't "teach," and are primarily "ego managers," I don't think you have much of a clue about what NBA coaches do.

[Viper]

BLWarrior91, you've been told. Don't argue, accept it. We've all been there. Hippie Satan says it, its word.

[willie warrior]

I'm impressed.  You didn't even realize he was making fun of you.

Classic little willie.

Speaking of little Hardon, try talking about your attempt at humor--very little.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Wonder if Hurley would get roster control with a GM/VP title included.  Pitino was given it with the Celtics (as have many of other successful coaches over the years).

[Billy Hoyle]

UConn reportedly has a counter ready to present of around $10 million/year.

[MUfan12]

Most NBA coaches are better than most college coaches. And I don't even think that's debatable.

And if you think NBA coaches don't "teach," and are primarily "ego managers," I don't think you have much of a clue about what NBA coaches do.

Yeah, the idea that NBA coaches just roll the ball out and babysit egos is really outdated.

Coaches and players at that level have more ability to break down and digest advanced concepts and numbers than at any point in the league's history. It's incredible how much these guys can process on a game to game basis.

[MU82]

The Athletic ran a list of college coaches who went to the NBA. Even fewer had any real success in the NBA than I thought.

Larry Brown was the only title winner, and he spent far more time coaching in the NBA than he did in college.

Billy Donovan had some success in OKC, but it fell off after a good start. Brad Stevens did OK in Boston, but neither his .557 winning percentage nor his 3 losses in conference finals made him a standout. Pitino was OK with the Knicks (though just OK) and a disaster with the Celtics. And most of the rest of them ranged from mediocre to horrendous.

Of course, none of that means Hurley can't be a good NBA coach. And, as many of us have said, even if doesn't work out for him long-term in LA, he can always take the job, get filthy rich, go back to college, get even richer, and succeed again.

[MUBurrow]

UConn reportedly has a counter ready to present of around $10 million/year.

Aww thats cute of them.

[Hards Alumni]

Speaking of little Hardon, try talking about your attempt at humor--very little.

Swing and a miss again, little willie.

[willie warrior]

Swing and a miss again, little willie.

Your opinion, Hardon. Alumni of what? Oh I forgot. Alumni of the school of Douchery, which you indeed miss.

[Hards Alumni]

Your opinion, Hardon. Alumni of what? Oh I forgot. Alumni of the school of Douchery, which you indeed miss.

[rocky_warrior]

Aww thats cute of them.

Until his wife says otherwise. I believe he's staying.