I also don’t think they’ve hired a coach worthy of a mega contract since Phil Jackson.
Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers
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I also don’t think they’ve hired a coach worthy of a mega contract since Phil Jackson.
I bet LeBron is the person truly in charge of every draft and roster decision. That’s why his son who Is not even close to NBA talent will get drafted by anyone who hopes to lure LeBron to their team. No thanks, I’d pass.
If I am Hurley, I'm doing this to get all the money personally with an extension and support of funds for going forward as possible. He pretty much already has it but the headaches of NIL etc is probably less than going to LA any time soon with what they have going on.
If they go for the three star approach, it'd all be with an eye towards who do you want to pair with AD after LeBron. That could be Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell would be a better target, etc. They may also opt to keep some flexibility and upgrade the supporting cast around LeBron/AD and see what better coaching/player development provides. They'll certainly be active in some capacity.
I kind of feel like LeBron is planning on LA taking Bronny in the 2nd round, playing one year with his kid on the roster and then retiring. He may not be getting the same amount of front office influcence right now as he has before, given that he's got only a couple years left in the best case scenario. However, spending a 2nd rounder to keep him around and happy in exchange for having his hands out of the coaching/roster decisions seems like a good trade off.
I don’t think they could afford Mitchell, who’s a free agent, for next year. They could trade for Young with expiring, role player contracts as well as future firsts. Atlanta will definitely be in rebuild mode next year, so I could see them doing that.
I agree with you that Lakers take Bronny in the 2nd round. Everyone should remember, while LeBron the player doesn’t have the influence he used to, LeBron the person does.
Rich Paul runs the very powerful Klutch Sports and is basically an extension of LeBron. No NBA team will want to piss off Paul or Klutch
People havent mentioned that these coaches, Hurley especially, have massive egos that need to be fed. Back to back championships might have him looking to feed that ego and a new challenge. LA is basically the pinnacle of the sport.
Sounds like Hurley has informed staff and players that he is, in fact, in talks with the Lakers.
Even more money and less of a mess to get players.
The pros are much more cut and dry and I'd guess less babysitting.
Bronny won't get drafted. But saying he's not close is a stretch. Based on his stats last year, sure. But he was hindered by cardiac arrest. He'll be a good role player in the NBA
Bronny is 100% getting drafted. Might be late first or second but he is 100% getting drafted. This is also one of the historically worst drafts of all time. He’s in easily
I'll put $100 to the charity/organization of your choice if he is.
Pleasing the wife usually ends up with a new child 9 months later.
Done. Let’s say it goes to We Will either way.
Their recent hires definitely don't reflect being the highest position.
I'll be more than surprised if he is a good role player in the NBA. Theres really nothing suggesting that hes worthy of that not to mention he came in shorter than he was reported the last couple years and his defensive issues at the combine were not good at all. Im sure he'll get his shot for the obvious reasons but I dont see how there is a spot for him to get minutes. Will he get a roster spot, probably....minutes are probably not going to happen any time soon.
Darvin Ham was coming off being the top assistant on a Bucks team that had won the finals. He was widely considered one of best assistants in basketball if not the top, if I’m not mistaken. Frank Vogel had a lot of success in Indiana. Just could never beat Lebron/Wade in the playoffs. I can’t explain Luke Walton.
Just because it didn’t work for them doesn’t mean it wasn’t a coveted job.
Yep. The absolute worst case scenario is you get a MASSIVE raise from UCONN. No brainer for him.
100% no brainer, I just would be a little surprised if he worked as an NBA coach, maybe he's capable of changing his coaching style though
