It was reported on Thursday morning that the Los Angeles Lakers are “making ready a large, long-term contract provide” for Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley to leap ship to the NBA in the identical position.
With the stunning information, followers at the moment are trying again at a latest social media remark made by Lakers famous person LeBron James concerning Hurley.
James’ reward got here simply 11 days after Hurley led the Huskies to their second straight nationwide title by defeating Purdue, 75-60.
The feedback had been additionally in response to a video of JJ Redick interviewing Hurley on the previous’s podcast, “The Outdated Man & The Three.” Redick, paradoxically, has been rumored to be the frontrunner for the Lakers’ gig for weeks.
Spotrac laid out some monetary ramifications of Hurley doubtlessly leaving UConn for Los Angeles.
Shortly after the Huskies beat the Boilermakers for the championship on April 8, Hurley was requested in regards to the then-vacancy on the College of Kentucky. The 51-year-old emphatically shut down speak of his potential curiosity within the position, saying he was dedicated to Connecticut.
Having the prospect to teach within the NBA and lead a storied franchise just like the Lakers could be a distinct alternative, although.
Los Angeles is tied with the Boston Celtics for probably the most NBA titles with 17, having most not too long ago gained the crown within the “Bubble” in 2020.
If Hurley had been to affix the Lakers, he’d have the prospect to teach an all-time nice in James, one other famous person in Anthony Davis, and probably LeBron’s son, Bronny. There is a first rate likelihood that the elder James would recruit another large names to Los Angeles for nevertheless for much longer he stays with the franchise.
Hurley’s on high of the school basketball world proper now, and few head-coaching gigs would high the place he is at proper now. Main the Lakers could also be certainly one of them.
