Coach K could be the new Laker coach

by **EGarrett** on Fri Jul 02, 2004 7:30 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1832934

There's a press conference scheduled to start in about 15 minutes where we'll get the official word.

I'd be very interested to see how he does in the NBA. We'll find out once and for all whether Duke's success was the players or the coaching. (my bet's on the coaching.)

by **FanOfAll** on Fri Jul 02, 2004 1:21 pm

When I first of this news, I thought it was official too. Press conferences going up, etc. However, it appears that the Lakers have offered Coach K but he hasn't accepted. I want him to accept because I want to see how a top 3 college coach will do...will he fail like Pitino or start a new trend?

by **Old School Fool** on Fri Jul 02, 2004 1:39 pm

COACH K?! OH MY FUCKING GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!

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by **EGarrett** on Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:38 pm

The press conference was a false alarm. All they announced at the press conference was that Coach K had talked to the Lakers. A lot of people were wondering why that merited a press conference.

More on this as it develops.

by **Old School Fool** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 8:04 am

Apparently everyone is talking abou it, SportsCenter is hyping it.

by **The Big Racist** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 8:28 am

I hope he's gonna coach the lakers...I think a lot of dukies may want to play for coach K again....this guy is unbelivable,he screams on himself in front of mirror when Blue Devils lose :lol:

by **Fresh8** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:02 am

Coach K is taking the weekend to decide

by **Jay-Peso** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:41 am

We'll see his commitment to Duke!

by **Junk_Yard_Dawg** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:42 am

He will be gone in 3 years tops anyway , the next college coach that Id like to see attempt a run at the NBA is Bob Knight

by **Amphatoast** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:46 am

Lakers have offered him 5 years, $40million contract; 8mill a year..thats alot of money for a coach

by **Fresh8** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:47 am

But lakers are offering a 5 year 80 M Dollar deal

by **Junk_Yard_Dawg** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:49 am

Sounds like what the Redskins offered Spurrier , that worked out well.

by **FanOfAll** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:07 pm

EGarrett wrote:The press conference was a false alarm. All they announced at the press conference was that Coach K had talked to the Lakers. A lot of people were wondering why that merited a press conference.

More on this as it develops.

Yeah I was too. I thought it was one of those deals that surprise you...with no previous sign of it, then bam! it's a deal.

by **magius** on Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:31 pm

what kind of moron would want to be buss's bitch, kupchak's whore, and kobe's guinea pig?

right now, im much obliged to believe that phil jackson did not leave on his own accord and that management, or more likely, a certain star player, forced him out. LA is going to the dogs. if im coach k i stay where a coach is treated as he should be and with players that know their place. coach k going to LA would be akin to mj unretiring in washington.

by **Jeffx** on Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:03 am

Coach K is treated like a god at Duke. Why would he put himself through the NBA grind? I think it would be a big mistake to leave, but maybe he wants a new challenge.

by **EGarrett** on Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:16 am

He's being offered a crazy amount of money. Plus, Kobe seems willing to listen to him because of how respected he is. It's also his chance to move into the "big-time" after dominating college for so long.

I always thought that was the one thing that hindered John Wooden's reputation...he never moved to the NBA. Coach K has that opportunity now.

by **Jackal** on Mon Jul 05, 2004 2:31 am

Meh, he isn't a Pat Riley...but if Kobe's willing to listen to him, something must have gone right.

Let's see how long this lasts though. I just hope he doesnt let Kobe go all out ala Iverson wants from his coaches.

by **Micchy_boy** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:18 am

No K in Lakers.

Krzyzewski rebukes lucrative Lakers offer

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has decided to remain at Duke, turning down the Los Angeles Lakers' lucrative contract offer.

After taking the weekend to mull the offer, reported by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith as a five-year, $40 million deal, Krzyzewski decided to remain at the school he has led for 24 years and to three NCAA tournament titles.

The school said Monday that Krzyzewski had informed the Lakers of his decision. A 5 p.m. news conference on campus was scheduled.

Krzyzewski, who has led Duke to three national titles in his 24 years at the school, met with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak on Thursday to discuss the team's coaching vacancy, one of the NBA's showcase positions.

The Lakers had no immediate comment Monday on the decision by Krzyzewski, who signed a lifetime contract with Duke three years ago.

The Lakers have been searching for a new head coach since June 18, when coach Phil Jackson stepped down three days after an NBA Finals loss to Detroit.

There were several incentives, beyond the financial, in place to lure Krzysewski to the Lakers, including Kobe Bryant's wish to play for Coach K.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Bryant told Krzyzewski just that last week. Some Duke basketball people were in a campus gym when Krzyzewski came in and told the group, "You'll never guess who called. Kobe Bryant. He wants me to come coach him."

Kenny Randolph, father of Duke forward Shavlik Randolph, said Krzyzewski told him in a phone call late Monday morning that he would stay in Durham.

"He just basically said the thing sort of ballooned out of proportion and that he appreciated our friendship and confidence, and that he'd remain at Duke," Randolph said. "And that's all that had to be said.

"I told him, 'Gosh, coach. I've got chill bumps.' And he said, 'I do, too.'"

The 57-year-old Krzyzewski has a 621-181 record in 24 seasons at Duke, leading the Blue Devils to championships in 1991, 1992 and 2001. Under Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils have 10 Final Four appearances, eight Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championships and 10 conference regular-season titles.

His Duke teams have been ranked No. 1 in 12 seasons, including each of the last seven.

Gary Melchionni, father of junior Lee Melchionni and a former Duke basketball player, expressed relief that Krzyzewski will try to add to his impressive Duke resume.

"That's great news," Melchionni said. "I just want him to get back to work."

Krzyzewski has had several flirtations with the NBA and has said he came close to leaving Duke in 1990 to coach the Boston Celtics.

Following the loss to the Pistons, the Lakers said Jackson wouldn't return. Jackson, who signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Lakers in June 1999, guided them to championships in his first three seasons.

Former Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich has been considered the front-runner to succeed Jackson. He has met with team owner Jerry Buss and Kupchak.

Former Lakers coach Pat Riley, an executive with the Miami Heat, also met with Buss and Kupchak, but issued a statement saying he wasn't a candidate.

Among others mentioned have been Kurt Rambis and Jim Cleamons, members of Jackson's staff.

But the Lakers appeared most interested in trying to lure Krzyzewski from Duke, a private school where basketball has a rabid following among the 6,300 students.

The Cameron Indoor Stadium hardwood is named "Coach K Court." Outside the arena, a sign designates the grassy plot where students camp out to attend games as "Krzyzewskiville," where the coach has been known to occasionally buy pizzas for the waiting "Cameron Crazies."

After the Lakers' interest became known, Duke officials said they were open to modifying Krzyzewski's lifetime contract to improve it.

John Burness, Duke's senior vice president for public and government relations, said Monday the university has spoken with Krzyzewski about the contract "and it's reasonable to assume some modifications will be made." He would not elaborate.

Burness said the Lakers' effort to land Krzyzewski was nothing new at Duke.

"We have some of the most outstanding academic people in the world, and we have to address the fact that other leading institutions try to raid us regularly," he said.

"We realize that when we have the best people ... they'll always be in high demand."

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

by **twolvezfanfoever** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:50 am

works for me.that should make kobe go to the clip show

by **fgrep15** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 8:19 am

throwbackeckotl wrote:works for me.that should make kobe go to the clip show

Man, so you mean all the Kobe fans on the baord will now be Clipper fans :cry:

Now if the Clips win people will start giving all the cred to Kobe.

by **twolvezfanfoever** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:26 am

Basically,if he goes there and they even make the playoffs,everybody gonna be on his sac like they are now.Let them win a couple championships soon and all you gonna see is red white and blue instead of purple and gold.Guaranteed.Unless you are a true Lakers fan.If KG left my Wolves,im gonna buy his new jersey for whatever team,but Im always a T'Wolves fan.We might have a couple bad years.But everybody gets there chance at the title sooner or later.Like how now is our time. :lol:

by **Amphatoast** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:34 am

if kobe goes to the clippers and they win the championship, then the MJ comparison will really be hot...no shaq, just good players like jordan had...and its the clippers for god's sake, everyone know the clippers traditional history.

.Let them win a couple championships soon and all you gonna see is red white and blue instead of purple and gold

Hmm, red, white and blue.
Can I say Kobe on the American flag? lol

by **Jackal** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 10:36 am

...I will personally, fly down to wherever the hell that boy is playing, and pump his guts full of lead. I swear I will shove a basketball up his ass if he walks.

After all that happened, after all the management did, I will shoot him if he leaves. Jackson gone, to please Kobe. Shaq gone, to please Kobe. Lotsa money offered, to please Kobe. Team being built around Kobe, (duh) to please Kobe.

If he walks, LA's left with zilch. I'll shove that basketball up so far up his butt, he won't play a game again.

*Note, this is a pissed off Lakers fan's rant of the day. He's crushed to see LA become what it's becoming & furious to see all the fans jumping off.* ( I'm talking about so-called Laker fans I know...from Curacao etc. ) :evil:

by **Steve04** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 12:11 pm

Jackal, you're so bitter and angry I'd think you rather have Kobe leave then hate him/love him for seven more years. Especially since there's no way a SG is going to win without a big man and they're trading Shaq. :wink:

by **Jackal** on Tue Jul 06, 2004 12:24 pm

If it's unclear to few. My concerns lie with the fate of the LA Lakers.

If Kobe was going to walk, walk. No problem with me, don't make the team let the Coach + Center walk and after all that, decide not to re-sign.

That's just tearing the team apart and walking since it didn't work out the way he planned.

Now he better stay, after all that's happened, he better stay put. :evil:

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