Dan Hurley Admits Lakers Job Was ‘Tempting,’ Too Many Reasons To Stay At UConn

UConn males’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley is opening up on his resolution to reject the Lakers … admitting the staff succeeded in piquing his curiosity — however in the end, he has many extra causes to maintain his present gig.

Hurley — who simply turned down a six-year, $70 million supply from Los Angeles — spoke with reporters about his eventful week on Thursday … and stated the thought of taking the reins for the Purple and Gold was “obviously tempting” and a once-in-a-lifetime alternative.

The chance to teach a future Corridor of Famer in LeBron James wasn’t misplaced on Hurley both — actually, he revealed he spoke with the four-time champion on the telephone throughout the interview course of.

“The thought of coaching LeBron James was incredibly exciting,” Hurley stated. “One of the positives about the Lakers was the chance to coach LeBron James.”

Teaching a GOAT like LeBron is nice and all, however Hurley apparently believes changing into the primary college to win three straight nationwide championships could be rather more fulfilling.

Information of the Lakers wanting Hurley got here seemingly out of nowhere — and Coach confirmed it felt the identical method for him, too … saying he solely realized of their curiosity in the beginning of final week.

“I don’t know how long they vetted me out,” he stated. “I’ve gotten the chance to know Rob [Pelinka] these last couple of years and have grown to respect him.”

Many consider Hurley was utilizing the chance to achieve a bonus on the college for contract negotiation functions … however Hurley stated this was NOT a leverage state of affairs ultimately and is hopeful to work out his contract with the college quickly.