Coach K will remain Duke's coach, not a Laker free agent acquisition
As July 1st fast approaches and Lakers fans are soon to begin surfing the wave of rumors hitting Los Angeles, here's one recently floated scenario you can put to rest. Should health issues require Phil Jackson to hang up his white board, Mike Krzyzewski ain't the dude stepping in.
For that matter, it doesn't sound like Coach K is much interested in taking the purple and gold reins at any point. During his annual meeting with the press, Kobe Bryant's Olympic coach said he's "not going to the Lakers." For that matter, he doesn't plan on bolting Duke until he's ready for a lifestyle that doesn't include coaching.
Granted, we've heard many a coach say he's staying put until hell freezes over and without warning, the devil's lair is suddenly cool enough to suit Frosty the Snowman's needs. But I'm willing to bet there's a reasonable amount of sincerity to Coach K's statement. Between the cushiness provided by his Godlike status in Durham, the strong no-win potential that comes with following PJ, and the percentage of college coaches- even titans- that struggle at the pro level, in my humble opinion, K should be fitted for a strait jacket if he wanted to flip gigs. That's just plain silly.
Speculation Season remains in full blast, if a bit more narrowly focused.
As you were.
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Photo: Mike Krzyzewski Credit: AP Photo/Gerry Broome
Kobe's not opting out. Guess we get to keep TA and LO now. Hopefully, we'll be able to keep SB too
Posted by: kubinator | June 30, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Well again to discuss options..heck it is summer time. Just the right time to throw out opinions. We all know the only one that really counts is that of J. Buss.
Names;
Rambis
Cleamons
Shaw
Fisher
Scott
M Cooper
KAJ
what say you guys?
Posted by: JustaLakerFan | June 30, 2009 at 05:38 PM
phred and jon k,
dave m and I are waiting - one of you take a freakin' shot!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | June 30, 2009 at 06:32 PM
I mean, shoot or get off the pot!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | June 30, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Well again to discuss options..heck it is summer time. Just the right time to throw out opinions. We all know the only one that really counts is that of J. Buss.
Names;
Rambis
Cleamons
Shaw
Fisher
Scott
M Cooper
KAJ
what say you guys?
Posted by: JustaLakerFan | June 30, 2009 at 05:38 PM
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right on the money. Glad you threw Fish in there, was there ever an NBA player that so clearly one can see becoming a head-coach? Fisher has the perfect disposition and demeanor to be a successful, long-term head coach. I know that Cleamons and Rambis have more experience, but I would love to see Shaw get a chance. Coop just took the USC womens job so I can't see him leaving a job before he even starts it, but if it were for the Lakers thats a no-brainer. ANY of those would be great choices IMHO...
Posted by: LakerMike | July 01, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Here is a question, in a few years down the line can anyone see Kobe becoming player-coach? just wondering, personally I couldn't see it, but maybe if he were 37-38 and winding up a career and the Lakers were looking for a head-coach around 2018...
Posted by: LakerMike | July 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM