Lakers preparing offer for Hurley
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It’s worked with the biggest superstars in every decade since the ‘60s.
- Wilt
- Kareem
- Shaq
- Kobe
- LeBron
Those are 5 of the ~12 greatest ever. Lower level guys like AD, Westbrook, Gasol, Mychael Thompson and probably a half dozen more I’m forgetting all pushed their way to LA, too. So did Chris Paul before Stern killed it.
The city’s a draw — even the Clippers can take advantage of it now, and the Lakers have infinitely more history and success (and fans) than the Clips.
They might be crappy for 2-3 years once LeBron is done. But it won’t be longer than that.
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Then it’s not about leverage and that was the best case scenario
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If he comes back and that isn't his announcement I'll be disappointed. The reaction would be incredible
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If he does stay, if it's even possible, his cachet goes up immeasurably, approaching coach K status. It's a lot extremely fast, for a guy who's only been here 6 years.
To wit Krzyzewski famously turned down the Lakers in 2004, 24 years after he first joined Duke. Turned the Celtics down 10 years after joining. 6 times total, so clearly, coach Hurley will have no shortage of options should he decide to stay, and remain successful.
To wit Krzyzewski famously turned down the Lakers in 2004, 24 years after he first joined Duke. Turned the Celtics down 10 years after joining. 6 times total, so clearly, coach Hurley will have no shortage of options should he decide to stay, and remain successful.
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I legitimately have not. I just have been refreshing this page a ton. I have missed more than half the posts on this thread.
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And Shaquille O’Neal.
He negotiated a lower nba buyout in his last contract someone said. He wouldn’t have to pay it but it could deter an NBA if they didn’t want to pay it.
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I'm confused at what point you're making. You know the buyout is low but you think it would deter an NBA team?
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Basically my interest in the NBA has dwindled for years. Plus IMO the Lakers have mismanaged so many situations that I’m looking for reasons to shut that chapter in my life. That organization is like staff of Jafar from Aladdin.
I’m saying if he comes back to UConn and signs a new contract to make it much higher. It’s under 2 million right now.
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Well someone wants him to stay......
nypost.com
Rick Pitino believes Dan Hurley will stay put at UConn, won’t jump to NBA yet
Dan Hurley makes $5.2 million per year at UConn and could be offered as much as $15 million per year by the Lakers.
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What is the Championship Dinner going to look like now? The celebration dinner is scheduled for June 19th.
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I resisted for 36 hours to come here - but Man 86 pages already, how many of people got talked off or onto a cliff? 
No idea what the other 85 pages say, but if he goes to LA the University better come at Luke with a contract in hand the second it becomes public.
No idea what the other 85 pages say, but if he goes to LA the University better come at Luke with a contract in hand the second it becomes public.
Dan loves UConn-He loves his team-He loves his Family-He loves his wife.
He has almost doubled his potential salary which includes rewarding his staff/assistants to be at the top of the CBB game.
He's made his agent very happy. He's in LA and listening to them. Benedict has gone to the wall to get him top of class money. Helps Dan and retains his staff. He's intrigued by the three peat and more.
I believe that Dan will not let down his recruits/returners/portal adds and their parents/families. He's a man of character.
Call me crazy. Many of you have. I think Dan stays for now.
He has almost doubled his potential salary which includes rewarding his staff/assistants to be at the top of the CBB game.
He's made his agent very happy. He's in LA and listening to them. Benedict has gone to the wall to get him top of class money. Helps Dan and retains his staff. He's intrigued by the three peat and more.
I believe that Dan will not let down his recruits/returners/portal adds and their parents/families. He's a man of character.
Call me crazy. Many of you have. I think Dan stays for now.
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If Hurley did leave does that mean any UConn player could then enter the portal or is the team locked up for this year?
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It’s pocket change compared to the rumored guarantee. Only $1.8M for NBA vs about $8-9M for college xfer.
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I don't believe this. Especially since realignment, the Big East has been extremely intense in game matchups, but supportive of each other in non-conference and tournament situations. A lot of it is that we're the only non-football power in college basketball. It's also true that UConn would not fall apart if Hurley leaves.
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Jesus guys, pump the brakes and calm down. He might leave! We’ll find out by Monday (or so it seems), lighten up!!
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in the trilly discord, there are xavier fans that are incredibly annoying. also lot's of st johns guys that antagonize uconn guys a lot. not saying that is the best representation, but a lot of Big East guys hate us
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Here is another article on Dan and Lakers: CT Insider: Connecticut News, Sports, Business, Real Estate, Weather, Entertainment, Culture and Food
Rick Pitino doesn’t believe Dan Hurley is going to leave Connecticut and take a massive potential megabucks offer from the Lakers.
“What I’m hearing — and I have no [inside information] — is that his father [Bob Hurley Sr.] and his wife [Andrea] are very strong in his life and they don’t want to go,” Pitino told The Post from his box in the grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, which is holding a four-day meet which will be highlighted by Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.
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“What I’m hearing — and I have no [inside information] — is that his father [Bob Hurley Sr.] and his wife [Andrea] are very strong in his life and they don’t want to go,” Pitino told The Post from his box in the grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, which is holding a four-day meet which will be highlighted by Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.
Rick Pitino believes Dan Hurley will stay put at UConn, won’t jump to NBA yet
Dan Hurley makes $5.2 million per year at UConn and could be offered as much as $15 million per year by the Lakers.
nypost.com