Scott May wrote:
"While the Cavaliers have discussed the parameters of a contract with Izzo, a source with knowledge of the talks told Broussard the reported five-year, $30 million offer is "a bit inflated" and that the job is not yet Izzo's to turn down."
I acknowledged that he likely would not get another deal with that much guaranteed money (btw, wasn't Larry Brown's deal with the Knicks 4/30 guaranteed?). But define "like that"--I think the guy could get a 4/20 or 5/25 deal virtually every year. Ask an MSU fan about how much his name comes up when there's a NBA vacancy. It's an annual rite of passage.
I just think there's a massive disconnect here. A, he already makes a freaking boatload of money. B. The guy's entire shtick is build on winning. He's not dumb, he knows that he's going to lose more in the NBA, but to take over a team in the dead of nuclear winter? I said before that I'm fully aware he's not going to take over the Lakers if Phil retires, but don't you think he wants to go to a team where there's at least some friggin hope?
Ralphb07 wrote:Here's something that people aren't putting into consideration.
The money is great but if he goes to a poor team wins 15 games a season and is a flop, what's next? Yes he can get a good gig at college again, but is it the MSU job? Also he'll be known as yet another college coach that couldn't make it in the NBA.
Except there still is a CHANCE LeBron will be back. A pretty good one at that. All we're arguing is that it doesn't take assurances to get him to take double the salary and still a very significant chance that he'll be coaching LeBron James.
Also, as to this part...
If it was just about the money, he would of accepted the job day one. IMO it's more than just about the money
If he had information that LeBron were staying, he probably would've accepted the job on day one. If he has to think about it, it's more likely that it's the money that's swaying him... just my speculative opinion.
