OT: Mike D'Antoni Resigns

[aburks41]

We all know Ollie isnt leaving...dont listen to the media!

 

[HuSkYmAn203]

Agreed

 

[formerlurker]

If he's smart he'll pack his up and move it across the hall to Doc's office.

D'Antonio is better suited to coach the Clipper's sideshow once Coach Rivers makes a statement and takes his talents to a workplace that deserves and respects them.

 

[Dynasty]

Offensive mastermind, but non-existent in all other factors of the job.

 

[tzznandrew]

If he's smart he'll pack his up and move it across the hall to Doc's office.

D'Antonio is better suited to coach the Clipper's sideshow once Coach Rivers makes a statement and takes his talents to a workplace that deserves and respects them.

You need a guard who likes to run. Chris Paul isn't that.

Golden State, on the other hand...

(For the record, I don't think that would be a good hire, but 7 seconds or less with Curry-Thompson-Iggy, etc. could be a lot of fun)

 

[uchusky32]

This is why Dham didn't sign. O my we're screwed!

 

[champs99and04]

Better get used to this...

@BillPlaschke 5m
Kevin Ollie, anyone?

@bomani_jones 4m
so kupchak blows up kevin ollie's phone tomorrow, right?

 

[Walker11]

I'd rather see these jobs open now than in 5 years. Hope the Lakers and Thunder knock it out of the park with their next hires.

 

[formerlurker]

King: So even coming in here today, somebody sees you, somebody on the street, and says, "Hey, Kevin Ollie, you goin' to the NBA!" Has the NBA called?

Ollie: No, NBA hasn't called.

King: If the NBA called, would you answer?

Ollie: No, not now in my life. Like I say, I can't never say no--

King: Don't let me pick up the paper next week Kevin and it says, "Guess what? So and so has called and Kevin has accepted the call." There's no secret meetings?

Ollie: No. I'm just worried -- worried about my kids here at the University of Connecticut. I got three guys, four guys is going to graduate on time. I want to be there for their graduation. Actually, that's going to be even better than the national championship. ... I'm never going to say never, but I'm having so much fun. It's my dream job.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uconn-coach-kevin-ollie-on-his-dream-job-and-future-plans/

 

[uchusky32]

King: So even coming in here today, somebody sees you, somebody on the street, and says, "Hey, Kevin Ollie, you goin' to the NBA!" Has the NBA called?

Ollie: No, NBA hasn't called.

King: If the NBA called, would you answer?

Ollie: No, not now in my life. Like I say, I can't never say no--

King: Don't let me pick up the paper next week Kevin and it says, "Guess what? So and so has called and Kevin has accepted the call." There's no secret meetings?

Ollie: No. I'm just worried -- worried about my kids here at the University of Connecticut. I got three guys, four guys is going to graduate on time. I want to be there for their graduation. Actually, that's going to be even better than the national championship. ... I'm never going to say never, but I'm having so much fun. It's my dream job.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uconn-coach-kevin-ollie-on-his-dream-job-and-future-plans/

So he denied it but left a little opening. Well you know what this means fellas. Jim Calhoun is back! This is why JC didn't take the BC job. He knew all along!

 

[champs99and04]

What do you want him to say, "No, I'm not interested in the NBA and I never will be?" That would be shortsighted on his part. He says he's not interested in the NBA right now. That's good enough for me.

 

[uchusky32]

[quotethat's mps99and04, post: 955405, member: 488"]What do you want him to say, "No, I'm not interested in the NBA and I never will be?" That would be shortsighted on his part. He says he's not interested in the NBA right now. That's good enough for me.[/quote]

Well that's not good enough for me. Until he gets a tattoo like that Kentucky fan, something like "I'm a Husky for life" on his chin. I have a problem with his commitment!

 

[formerlurker]

KO will listen. But he'll be at UCONN at least until his kids leave the nest.

 

[Inyatkin]

I doubt he's going, but I'd sure like to hear about his new contract soon

 

[tcf15]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Possible there won't be a superstar coach available to Lakers, but there's a hometown kid on fast-track to become one: UConn's Kevin Ollie.

 

[formerlurker]

I doubt he's going, but I'd sure like to hear about his new contract soon

Warde's sleeping on it

 

[PAHusky]

If KO gets the call he should offer up Calhoun instead. Imagine how hilarious the locker room exchanges between Nick "Swaggy P" Young and JC would be.

 

[FluxTZ]

If KO gets the call he should offer up Calhoun instead. Imagine how hilarious the locker room exchanges between Nick "Swaggy P" Young and JC would be.

As a UConn alum and Laker fan living in Los Angeles, the thought of this is hilarious to me.

 

[Stinger92860]

The proper headline, Kevin Ollie turns down Lakers to stay at UConn and win 5 more titles!!!

 

[TheChamps990411]

Odds are KO will leave Uconn someday for the NBA its just a matter of when. I cant see him leaving for at least another 5 years so i think its an unnessassary worry for now. Lets enjoy him for now and see where the ride takes us next. i definitely dont have a problem with another title or two.

 

[mauconnfan]

Happy days are here again! Mike D'Antoni resigns as the Lakers coach. I couldn't be happier!

Stay classy Magic……..

 

[djct1999]

Hopefully, Ollie puts this to rest quickly.

 

[Rdm203]

Ollie should milk this whole process. Let his name hang out there all much as possible. It only helps that the nba is talking about him all summer. Recruits love the flashy high profile coach. Works well for many others.

 

[djct1999]

Ollie should milk this whole process. Let his name hang out there all much as possible. It only helps that the nba is talking about him all summer. Recruits love the flashy high profile coach. Works well for many others.

Recruits commit to the coach. It does the program little good for him to keep his name out there. If he allows rumors to persist, recruits will be hesitant. He has already generated enough NBA buzz through Lebron and KD for recruits to be happy.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Ollie should milk this whole process. Let his name hang out there all much as possible. It only helps that the nba is talking about him all summer. Recruits love the flashy high profile coach. Works well for many others.

I helps other schools if Ollie's name hangs out there...not sure how it helps UConn. I thought you were going to say for Ollie to let it hang out there to help his bargaining position...which could be true. Otherwise...this just hurts recruiting.