Zags: Kevin Ollie Interested in the Laker job

[Sonofabeach]

Kevin Ollie Interested in Lakers' Job, Would Want Player Personnel Control

 

[Bryan Lord]

 

[gtcam]

Unless they offer him the world - and why wouldn't they do the same with Luke Walton- KO isn't going anywhere - more security at UConn plus close to his kids

 

[Ts5034]

Of all the NBA rumors over the last few years, I think this one worries me the most. The fact that its his home, and if its true that they are willing to give him personnel control could be a tough offer to refuse, especially the fact that his current salary would be more than doubled if that was the case.

 

[EBonz30]

Kevin Ollie Interested in Lakers' Job, Would Want Player Personnel Control

Please don't leave Ollie, we love you and adore you as the coach of the Huskies, really bring great pride and excitement to the Husky fan base.

Please stay!!

 

[LIuconn]

I've lived in both Storrs and LA and, yeah, easy choice

 

[rip7774]

Every year this Zags guy has an agenda to push Ollie. Don't click on his links.

Guy is a pro-Kentucky bent on hurting UConn with his slanted reporting! He did it with OKC last year, look it up.

 

[Robertelamin]

I've lived in both Storrs and LA and, yeah, easy choice

But theres no DP Dough in LA.

 

[Hoophound]

No truth to it and completely made up is my guess. Even if it is true, no way they'd give KO control of personnel. He hasn't earned those kind of stripes. Even if he had, that rarely works well and the Lakers are too well run an organization to do that.

 

[Devland]

I've lived in both Storrs and LA and, yeah, easy choice

Yeah it would be for me also. Where would I go deer hunting in LA?

 

[2Infinity]

No truth to it and completely made up is my guess. Even if it is true, no way they'd give KO control of personnel. He hasn't earned those kind of stripes. Even if he had, that rarely works well and the Lakers are too well run an organization to do that.

Kupchak has been there a long time too. Not sure how anxious he would be to let a rookie HC have a significant say in what has been his domain.

 

[traitor71]

No truth to it and completely made up is my guess. Even if it is true, no way they'd give KO control of personnel. He hasn't earned those kind of stripes. Even if he had, that rarely works well and the Lakers are too well run an organization to do that.

If they really did intend to give KO total control then the Lakers organization is in even worse shape than it seems to be at present.

 

[Walker11]

Wouldn't be the first time Zags put up some BS "sourced" story concerning KO leaving.

 

[tcf15]

Oh, it's just Zags reporting that? Nothing to see here.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Kentucky's Operation Diallo in full effect. Create doubt and instability.

 

[djct1999]

Zags is a complete hack. I guarantee you he hasn't been anywhere near a legitimate source.

 

[storrsroars]

Kentucky's Operation Diallo in full effect. Create doubt and instability.

Really. We need Jacobs to pen something about Squid coming to the Knicks.

 

[tcf15]

The only person who has gotten an actual quote from KO is Katz.

Zags reporting based on sources close to the situation, which is what he did last year and we saw how that turned out, and the other guy is reporting based on someone who is familiar with KO's thinking(whatever that means).

 

[huskyinfl]

Laker logic is if you get KO you get Durant

 

[UconnFanNVa]

I hope he doesn't leave. It's funny though, many on here bashed him all season as we struggled, and questioned his abilities. And now look at the rumors! Obviously he is a valuable Coach, and even at a higher level than college basketball. We are truly lucky to have him.

Ps. I would think once again this elevates his value and maybe more kids consider uconn that may not have before.

 

[scotty0330]

Best thing anyone can do is unfollow that guy. His stuff is crap and has been proven so frequently.

 

[Blue Blood]

I'm not surprised he's interested it's where he's from but Walton seems to clearly be the first choice I'll be be concerned if Walton says he's staying in Oakland until then nothing to see here

 

[Sonofabeach]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 43m43 minutes ago
A storied NBA team wants your coach. That sure sounds negative! "@sharpmoneymaker Typical anti-UConn slant reporting, same as last year

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 43m43 minutes ago
A storied NBA team wants your coach. That sure sounds negative! "@sharpmoneymaker Typical anti-UConn slant reporting, same as last year

He isn't being anti-uconn, I doubt he knows too much but I also doubt he just made this up. Doesn't look good complaining about recruiting guys on twitter guys

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

If it's possible here on The Boneyard, let's be objective here for just one second and not start destroying Zagoria.

If I'm Ollie, of course I listen and am interested. It's the Los Angeles Lakers for God's sake. As much as Ollie says he is not going anywhere, anything could happen. Just look at Brad Stevens, that guy was worshipped and created a monster at Butler. He signed a huge contract extension and said he plans on going nowhere else. His heart has, is and always will be in Indiana. But when the Boston Celtics come calling and say "Hey, here's 22 million dollars, come be the head coach of the most storied basketball franchise in the world", it's hard to turn down.
Ultimately, I think Ollie stays because the Lakers are such a hot mess right now. At the bottom of the league, and why would a superstar like Durant want to go to that mess, especially in the Western Conference, where the Lakers are lightyears away from a title. But I would not be surprised whether Ollie stays or goes. Either way, with the ever-turning coaching carousel in the NBA, he's bound to have many more opportunities down the road.