Even Calipari has realized he's not a good enough coach for the NBA. His in game management is mediocre which works in college. Heck Rick Barnes gets by while being horrible in game.
I would put Ollie at good but not great, yet.
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Even Calipari has realized he's not a good enough coach for the NBA. His in game management is mediocre which works in college. Heck Rick Barnes gets by while being horrible in game.
I would put Ollie at good but not great, yet.
Hasn't hurt Coach Cal, Izzo, or Donovan over the years.
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I think Calipari is in a different position. I do commend him for making the statement quickly, but I think he did it because he can't gain anything by letting it linger. I think he is content at KY for now and doubts on his Kentucky tenure would just hurt recruiting (not that it seems to have hurt him in the past). He's not getting more money from KY so if he's not going to LA, just put a stop to it.
In Ollie's case, I think he has to let it linger for a little bit, but not for long. Rumors can help him get better terms out of UConn, and can even help with recruiting (but that's a slippery slope). He and Warde need to come to an agreement quickly so that it can be announced as quashing any NBA rumors.
I agree. But, but being mentioned for the L.A.,OKC, and whatever jobs open are great PR for a young coach like Ollie. Kids notice that stuff. Of course Ollie will tell the kids he is interested in that he isnt going anywhere and I don't see it as anything but a positive.
Hasn't hurt Coach Cal, Izzo, or Donovan over the years. For a young
Hasn't hurt Coach Cal, Izzo, or Donovan over the years. For a young
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Coach Cal and Coach Izzo already announced they weren't interested in the NBA.
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KO has done the same on CBS's morning show and Mike & Mike
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He said he wasn't contacted and D'Antoni was still the coach. Things changed. He atleast needs to acknowledge it and tweet he isn't interested. Better yet, announce an extension. In no way does his name being dangled by the media everywhere helps with recruiting.
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Lakers can hire Jim Calhoun. When Ollie's Ready Calhoun can turn over the Lakers to him.
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lol, that's not what he said at all. I just don't see the point in announcing you're not interested in a job that hasn't been offered, leave that stuff for the attention whores like Calipari. KO has said in several media outlets that the NBA isn't for him at this time in his life, he's out recruiting, making in home visits with his targets and had been in contact with others, I'm sure he's expressed his intentions of still being the coach of UConn.
As much as I want to believe Ollie is 100% Uconn right now, and I hate the NBA personally, it would be foolish for him not to listen if they call.
Sure he has a great gig here and is 110% loved and admired at Uconn, and the Lakers don't have much talent besides an old Kobe, but it is still the Lakers, one of the most prestigious sports franchises that owns the 2nd largest city in the country which is also KO's hometown.
KO is young and can afford to take a chance or opportunity if it arises even if it turns sour he could still recover. I want him to get a big, fat, highest paid in the country type contract to stay at Uconn for a long time but I would congratulate and be happy for him if he chose otherwise.
Sure he has a great gig here and is 110% loved and admired at Uconn, and the Lakers don't have much talent besides an old Kobe, but it is still the Lakers, one of the most prestigious sports franchises that owns the 2nd largest city in the country which is also KO's hometown.
KO is young and can afford to take a chance or opportunity if it arises even if it turns sour he could still recover. I want him to get a big, fat, highest paid in the country type contract to stay at Uconn for a long time but I would congratulate and be happy for him if he chose otherwise.
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pretty much, I mean Cal has been linked to the Knicks job for pretty much every year Melo has been there(before Phil came onboard) because of the agency connection, he's still getting stacked classes every year.
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No one thinks/hopes that Ollie would consider any NBA job right now. His actions have shown nothing for us to think otherwise. The statement was made that by Ollie keeping his name out there as long as possible, that in some way that will help with recruits. It just won't. DHam has stated that he hopes to come to Storrs for the first summer session. Do you really think that happens if Ollie allows his name to be continuously linked?
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A couple of the beat guys have tweeted this morning that Ollie would owe Uconn $2.5M if he were to leave this year.
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Wait, that's more than we make from the AAC contract. Maybe we should be advocating for Kevin Ollie to take another job...
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