Lakers To Reach Out To Kevin Ollie, John Calipari

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu May 1, 2014 4:31 pm

The Los Angeles Lakers hope to "make a splash" with their eventual head coaching choice.

The Lakers intend to reach out to Kevin Ollie and John Calipari to at least gauge their interest in the position.

Via Marc Stein, Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Fresh360Waves · Post #2 » by **Fresh360Waves** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:10 pm

Ollie, sure. Calipari, no.

smith2373 · Post #3 » by **smith2373** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:12 pm

Neither will leave their schools.

Arsilva · Post #4 » by **Arsilva** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:21 pm

Conflict of interest....Kobe wants a weak coach so he can score as many points as he can...after that extension, it's clear he isn't looking for rings.....there is only one Tim Duncan.

Rated T By CBRA · Post #5 » by **Rated T By CBRA** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:38 pm

There is no need to hire anyone, just let Kobe be the:
- best player on the roster
- team coach
- trainer
- GM
- consultant
- part owner

Does everything have to go through him first? I know he is a superstar, but he got his huge over-paid contract. Maybe he should focus on rehab and getting back to basketball, while the Lakers front office worries about building the team?

Golden Angel · Post #6 » by **Golden Angel** » Thu May 1, 2014 6:00 pm

The Lakers are GREAT at destroying coaching careers these days. Ollie and Calipari would have to be either insane or offered a ridiculous amount of money to go there...knowing they can always find a gig back in college. They should be hiring Mike Woodson if they had a clue. A great underrated coach who's used to dealing with a crappy situation.

Gannet · Post #7 » by **Gannet** » Thu May 1, 2014 6:29 pm

Ollie should do it. Unlike Calipari, he's young enough that if he gets fired fast after taking the job, he can land back on his feet with an assistant job in the NBA somewhere.

JohnsHopkins · Post #8 » by **JohnsHopkins** » Thu May 1, 2014 6:57 pm

Lol at these comments. If the Lakers call you about potentially coaching the team you have to consider it regardless of their situation.

CHAMPi0N · Post #9 » by **CHAMPi0N** » Thu May 1, 2014 7:29 pm

Rated T By CBRA wrote:There is no need to hire anyone, just let Kobe be the:
- best player on the roster
- team coach
- trainer
- GM
- consultant
- part owner

Does everything have to go through him first? I know he is a superstar, but he got his huge over-paid contract. Maybe he should focus on rehab and getting back to basketball, while the Lakers front office worries about building the team?

Kobe cannot be questioned or denied by anyone in LA - Just do what he says everyone, including any stars this team *might* add lol

smeagolheart · Post #10 » by **smeagolheart** » Thu May 1, 2014 7:59 pm

haha Lakers. Welcome to the bottom of the Western Conference. You guys are worse off than the Sacramento Kings but not the Utah Jazz.

Gannet · Post #11 » by **Gannet** » Thu May 1, 2014 8:01 pm

This is the next generation of Lakers ownership that is actually relying on the franchise to "preserve wealth." They're probably going to try to find a "cheap" coach, which is why Calipari is out. Jim Buss is a college dropout that would probably be in the poor house if not for legacy wealth.

IMAN5 · Post #12 » by **IMAN5** » Thu May 1, 2014 8:34 pm

neither guy will leave their college teams

Fidel Sarcasmo · Post #13 » by **Fidel Sarcasmo** » Thu May 1, 2014 8:57 pm

Kevin Ollie isn't going anywhere. Jim Calhoun handed the keys to him to continue UConn's legacy. He's got a good gig.
Plus he gets time off during the season which isn't something anyone in the nba gets

twix2500 · Post #14 » by **twix2500** » Thu May 1, 2014 9:53 pm

I think Kevin Ollie would be an excellent head coach in the NBA. He is familiar with the league and he is incredible detailed and knowledgeable.

Liver_Pooty · Post #15 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri May 2, 2014 4:56 am

Better hire a long term fit because the current Lakers roster is pure garbage, even with a healthy Kobe.

John Long · Post #16 » by **John Long** » Fri May 2, 2014 7:44 am

It will be nice if the front office consult Kobe and the potential free agent signing this time around instead of rushing to hire just any big name this time around. Kevin Ollie would be my top choice cos he is young and he understands the NBA

Post #17 » by **tk76** » Fri May 2, 2014 3:18 pm

Gannet wrote:This is the next generation of Lakers ownership that is actually relying on the franchise to "preserve wealth." They're probably going to try to find a "cheap" coach, which is why Calipari is out. Jim Buss is a college dropout that would probably be in the poor house if not for legacy wealth.

So how do you explain the 30M they will pay in taxes for their 27 win team? They may be less smart than their predecessors, but they are not cheap.

It makes sense that the Lakers are looking for a recruiter as coach (Ollie is close with Durant.) Basically all the Lakers have to offer now is the city and their history, because their present is in nearly as bad a position as the Knicks. They have zero assets, likely won't get a top 5 pick this year and owe 2 of their next 3 first rounders. They either get bailed out by big name FA or they are a mess.

texasholdem · Post #18 » by **texasholdem** » Fri May 2, 2014 4:43 pm

Draft Lottery is May 20. When Lakers get #1 overall pick then Coach Cali is going to Cali.