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[QUOTE="freescooter, post: 5025659, member: 1023"]
I don’t disagree. I said in another place I think this was a deal neither side really wanted. Hurley was intrigued but for many reasons wasn’t looking to go.  The Lakers wanted a splash but really want someone else, probably Reddick though he doesn’t inspire their fans.  Neither side would have been happy if Hurley said yes, but once the ball started rolling it could have been a done deal. Sometimes these things take on a life of their own.  Part of LA’s side to try and keep it under control was perfectly rational.  For the reasons I outlined, Hurley was a pretty big risk.  So they offered fair but not over the top compensation.  And $12 million is more than $5 million.  So they had a shot.  Their risks if Hurley accepted were at least somewhat high.  Few college cosches are successful.  He had no NBA experience, Hurley might take time to adjust, which LA doesn’t have, He might flame out entirely. And so on. They made a rational offer.  He made a rational decision not to take it.  As I saw somewhere, the outcome was what both sides really wanted and both are better off as a result.
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