UConn males’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley has spoken out after rejecting a proposal from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hurley misplaced his probability to teach LeBron James and firm on Monday when he turned down a six-year, $70 million deal from the NBA franchise.
The 51-year-old opted to stay with the Huskies of their quest for a 3rd consecutive nationwide title.
Regardless of finally turning down the 17-time NBA champion, Hurley admitted he was flattered by his curiosity.
Hurley broke his silence on his choice Monday night, saying in an announcement: “I’m devastated by this complete expertise.”
UConn males's basketball head coach Dan Hurley has his say after turning down the Lakers
'Lastly, I’m extraordinarily pleased with the championship tradition now we have constructed at Connecticut. We met as a staff previous to at present's exercise and proper now our focus is on performing higher this summer season and connecting as a staff to win a championship.'
Hurley's choice to show down the Lakers was first reported. ESPNwho claimed he would have been one of many NBA's six highest-paid coaches in Los Angeles.
The 51-year-old Hurley's wage will probably be greater than double his present wage. In 2023, Hurley signed a six-year, $32.1 million contract with Connecticut.
He has by no means coached within the NBA and has been accountable for the Huskies since 2018, main them to NCAA titles in each 2023 and 2024.
The Lakers have been pursuing Hurley for weeks. In line with the report, he arrived in LA on Thursday night time earlier than assembly with staff officers on Friday.
Hurley has reportedly turned down the prospect to affix the Lakers on a six-year, $70 million deal
UConn coach missed alternative to teach LeBron James and NBA legend
Hurley advised ESPN on Sunday that NBA veterans have made a 'compelling case' and He was “extraordinarily impressed” with VP and GM Rob Pelinka and proprietor Jeanie Buss.
However the alternative to win a 3rd consecutive NCAA title proved too nice to show down. In line with the report, UConn and Hurley will now proceed negotiations on a deal that may make him considered one of faculty basketball's highest-paid gamers.
Now the Lakers will probably be compelled to look elsewhere, as JJ Redick – James' podcast co-host – has been linked to the place. In the meantime, Pelicans assistant James Borrego has given two in-person interviews.
Los Angeles fired coach Darvin Ham final month after dropping to the Denver Nuggets within the NBA playoffs.
