Lakers preparing offer for Hurley
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It won't be because of money. The dude spent most of his adult life on a teachers salary. UConn is already paying him more than he probably knows what to do with.
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Woj just said on ESPN he’s flying to LA tomorrow to meet with the Lakers contingent. If he comes back with no deal hopefully that means something…
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Yeah just saw that. I was at 50/50. I get the feeling he is gone now.
Saw this thread this morning on my commute to work and nearly cursed out loud.
I would wish Hurley the best, but would be dreading the potential for another rebuild.
Pessimist I am, I can see a potential for a nightmare scenario.....
With the uncertain atmosphere around college sports, the Big East (especially UConn) need to be as strong and marketable as possible.
Dan Hurley leaving leaves a huge void for the BE, especially being no Jay Wright is around to keep the conference at a championship level.
The BE and UConn slowly erode.
My back to back championship high is officially over.
I would wish Hurley the best, but would be dreading the potential for another rebuild.
Pessimist I am, I can see a potential for a nightmare scenario.....
With the uncertain atmosphere around college sports, the Big East (especially UConn) need to be as strong and marketable as possible.
Dan Hurley leaving leaves a huge void for the BE, especially being no Jay Wright is around to keep the conference at a championship level.
The BE and UConn slowly erode.
My back to back championship high is officially over.
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Its entirely possible he takes the offer, but it's also the case that everything we've seen so far is consistent with both sides going through the exercise for leverage.
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Not sure - he was always going to go out there and meet face to face, right?
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He needs the offer in hand to rework his current contract, and LA isn't giving him that offer without him first flying out to get the Hollywood experience.
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Woj on NBA countdown, making me sick.
I am referring to his sideline demeanor. It changed this past year or so from absolutely embarrassing to professional and fiery. My guess is that was due to having the best team playing really well for two years. He will not have the best team in coaching the Lakers. If he goes there we will see.... If he can behave professionally he has a chance. If he reverts to his old ways he will lose his locker room and the media pretty quickly.
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I poured one tonight, for sure
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You don't make a decision on their turf. At least I hope he comes back to think it over and have a word with people he trusts. The 3-peat is a tough dream to give up on.
Come on Mick, we got more to do.
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The whole timing of this just makes zero sense to me. We always knew that DH had aspirations to coach in the NBA one day, but in every interview he stated that he's not ready yet and it would be years and years down the line. He's only 51 and arguably the best coach in the sport so the NBA opportunities will always be there for him. I don't really understand the sudden change of tune now. If this was the Knicks, Celtics, or Nets job it would make a little more sense.
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Unless he is there to sign on the dotted line.
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Nothing we can do. Hurley owes Nothing to Uconn. It sucks if he leaves, but we all know at some point he will break our hearts. Hope he decides to stay, but life moves on.
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Im not 100% sure about this, but ive always been under the impression nba coaching is a bit less life-consuming than college. The portal has undoubtedly increased the demand on the coaches lives.
I could see DH considering the move simply because coaching may become more of a job. Not an all-consuming way of life.
I could see DH considering the move simply because coaching may become more of a job. Not an all-consuming way of life.
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I would agree if it were somewhat close to NJ, and if the team either had the pieces to win now or was in rebuild mode. They sort of have none of that, just an insane storied franchise to have the keys to. I think if it were a true rebuild, a team full of young guys and with more top picks coming, he’d be more likely to take the gig because it would be like a transition for him, where he’d still be brought in to mentor and improve a young core and build a culture.
If it were the nets, the Knicks, I’d be certain he’s gone, instead I’m strangely confident he’ll be our coach next year, and we’ll thank him for this weekend because it got us $ to improve the stadiums