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Kurant · 07-01-2004, 03:44 PM

It's being reported on ESPN and Fox Sports that the Lakers are in serious talks with Duke's Coach K.

I just wonder what all the Laker fans think.

I think he brings somthing to the table that no team in the NBA has, true, down to the bare roots, dynamic team basketball. I hope this happens, for the game of basketball in the NBA. It's too bad Kobe, Shaq and Payton won't be together for this.

But, since I'm a Dukie, I truely don't want this to happen!

JoeyB · 07-01-2004, 03:45 PM

Reports out of Los Angeles have the Lakers offering the head coaching position to Mike Krzyzewski.

With rare exceptions, college coaches don't translate into winning pro coaches.

Do you think Coach K has a chance at similar success at the Staples Center???

Halx · 07-01-2004, 03:50 PM

other than the prospect of having to spell his name every other day... I am VERY hopeful!

Krzyzewski!

sixate · 07-01-2004, 04:07 PM

I love the Lakers, but PLEASE stay in college for christs sake!!

djtestudo · 07-01-2004, 06:10 PM

As a Maryland fan, and avowed Dook hater, I know this will suprise some people.

I don't want him to leave.

He is a villen. He is something to focus hatred for a team on. The players at Duke change every year, so you can only make fun of Mike (Skelator) Dunleavy and J.J. (Dude...this basketball is so ROUND, man!) Redick for so long. However, Coach K is the one constant.

It is fun to hate him, and I would miss doing so if he left. It just wouldn't be the same hating him in LA.

The next logical question here would be who would replace him? I think that they ought to try and get Jeff Capel away from VCU and back to Duke if this were to happen.

Oh, and just so this post isn't so Duke-friendly, DUCK FUKE!!!!!

smarm · 07-01-2004, 06:13 PM

Why would he leave Dook? He's got it good there. The pressure in LA would be immense, and dealing with all the overpaid undermatured players in the NBA would be a huge hassle he doesn't need. There is no question who is the boss in Durham, but when Kobe (if he's not in jail or on another team) wants the ball more in LA, who's going to be the boss?

I guess the money that he is rumored to be being offered has to make a guy take a second look, no matter what kind of pain in the ass the job would be.

-smarm

The replacements considered if he does go would have to include: Johnny D... he's been an assistant for a long time for K., Mike Brey, and if Snyder hadn't screwed the pooch in Missouri he'd have to be on the list.

Mondak · 07-01-2004, 06:47 PM

I hope his big ass head takes him down the freakin' toilet. Why not? His recruits keep leaving him either early or after never showing up at all like this year.

I was always neutral about the lakers. Now I could have a reason to pay attension to the NBA: to watch this jerk fail. Guess what loser? The NBA doesn't call offensive fouls all that often so spending 90+% of your coaching time on the art of taking a charge is not going to pay off for you.

I hope to see Coach Kraxk[apsdiokahsdfski on a corner with a tin cup in two years. Jerk.

Jesus Malverde · 07-01-2004, 07:35 PM

I don't know, I have a feeling he won't take the job.

I'm really hoping the tradition of Duke will keep him in North Carolina, just because I don't want to see him get embarassed. The NBA hasn't treated college coaches very well in the last decade, I don't want his name on that list.

Hrothgar · 07-04-2004, 01:10 AM

If he bolts to the NBA he might have the same success as Jerry Tarkanian and John Calipari.

qtpye4u84 · 07-04-2004, 01:29 AM

He should stick to college. He can't handle the spoiled NBA people.

grumpyolddude · 07-04-2004, 09:50 AM

Okay, Mike, repeat after me: "Yes sir, Mr. Bryant! I do believe that we should run that play, sir!" Great! Next, try this: "That was a great pass, Kobe! What? He was supposed to pass it back instead of shoot? Sorry, Mr. Bryant! Walton! You're benched!"

Yep, I can see Coach K going far in LA!

Blackthorn · 07-04-2004, 01:51 PM

He's done and won just about everything he can in the NCAA ranks so perhaps this daliance of wanderlust on his part is just to validate his potential worth. If he seriously considers moving to the NBA I have one name for him to remember: Jon Calapari. And JC aint no coach K if ya know what I'm talking about.

Halx · 07-04-2004, 02:15 PM

The rumors are such: Coach K declined the offer from the Lakers, which was gonna be a 5 year, 40mil deal. So, the Lakers upped the ante a bit and offered a 5% stake in team ownership. He's back to pondering.

As noted.. these are rumors.

djtestudo · 07-04-2004, 03:43 PM

They must REALLY want him BAD

kurtisj · 07-04-2004, 08:13 PM

Coach K. should definitely stay at Duke. I don't like the lakers or duke really, but i think he should stick with college. His name wouldn't sound right any other way.

Cross-Over · 07-05-2004, 08:03 AM

Coach K is staying, HERE is the story.

Halx · 07-05-2004, 10:41 AM

on the bright side.. Tomjanovich is easier to spell than Krzyzewski

BEG4MERCY · 07-06-2004, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Halx
on the bright side.. Tomjanovich is easier to spell than Krzyzewski

LOL

Jesus Malverde · 07-06-2004, 05:13 PM

Rudy T. is a damn good coach. I'm sure the Lakers will be just fine with him.

Dammit.

cameroncrazy822 · 07-13-2004, 07:30 AM

Coach K to the Lakers? His leaving Durham to go to Hollyweird would be like the Pope changing to Judaism. GOOOOO DUKE!

07-01-2004, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Coach K to the Lakers? It's being reported on ESPN and Fox Sports that the Lakers are in serious talks with Duke's Coach K. I just wonder what all the Laker fans think. I think he brings somthing to the table that no team in the NBA has, true, down to the bare roots, dynamic team basketball. I hope this happens, for the game of basketball in the NBA. It's too bad Kobe, Shaq and Payton won't be together for this. But, since I'm a Dukie, I truely don't want this to happen! Last edited by Kurant; 07-01-2004 at 03:46 PM..

07-01-2004, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	Coach K in LA Reports out of Los Angeles have the Lakers offering the head coaching position to Mike Krzyzewski. With rare exceptions, college coaches don't translate into winning pro coaches. Do you think Coach K has a chance at similar success at the Staples Center??? __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit

07-01-2004, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	other than the prospect of having to spell his name every other day... I am VERY hopeful! Krzyzewski! __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

07-01-2004, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	As a Maryland fan, and avowed Dook hater, I know this will suprise some people. I don't want him to leave. He is a villen. He is something to focus hatred for a team on. The players at Duke change every year, so you can only make fun of Mike (Skelator) Dunleavy and J.J. (Dude...this basketball is so ROUND, man!) Redick for so long. However, Coach K is the one constant. It is fun to hate him, and I would miss doing so if he left. It just wouldn't be the same hating him in LA. The next logical question here would be who would replace him? I think that they ought to try and get Jeff Capel away from VCU and back to Duke if this were to happen. Oh, and just so this post isn't so Duke-friendly, DUCK FUKE!!!!! __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

07-01-2004, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
smarm Insane	Why would he leave Dook? He's got it good there. The pressure in LA would be immense, and dealing with all the overpaid undermatured players in the NBA would be a huge hassle he doesn't need. There is no question who is the boss in Durham, but when Kobe (if he's not in jail or on another team) wants the ball more in LA, who's going to be the boss? I guess the money that he is rumored to be being offered has to make a guy take a second look, no matter what kind of pain in the ass the job would be. -smarm The replacements considered if he does go would have to include: Johnny D... he's been an assistant for a long time for K., Mike Brey, and if Snyder hadn't screwed the pooch in Missouri he'd have to be on the list. Last edited by smarm; 07-01-2004 at 06:16 PM..

07-01-2004, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	I love the Lakers, but PLEASE stay in college for christs sake!!

07-01-2004, 06:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mondak Industrialist Location: Southern California	I hope his big ass head takes him down the freakin' toilet. Why not? His recruits keep leaving him either early or after never showing up at all like this year. I was always neutral about the lakers. Now I could have a reason to pay attension to the NBA: to watch this jerk fail. Guess what loser? The NBA doesn't call offensive fouls all that often so spending 90+% of your coaching time on the art of taking a charge is not going to pay off for you. I hope to see Coach Kraxk[apsdiokahsdfski on a corner with a tin cup in two years. Jerk. __________________ All truth passes through three stages: First it is ridiculed Second, it is violently opposed and Third, it is accepted as self-evident. ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER (1788-1860)

07-01-2004, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jesus Malverde Psycho Location: Sinaloa, Mexico	I don't know, I have a feeling he won't take the job. I'm really hoping the tradition of Duke will keep him in North Carolina, just because I don't want to see him get embarassed. The NBA hasn't treated college coaches very well in the last decade, I don't want his name on that list. __________________ ...I'm that cat by the bar toasting to the good life...

07-04-2004, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	If he bolts to the NBA he might have the same success as Jerry Tarkanian and John Calipari. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

07-04-2004, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
qtpye4u84 Flavor+noodles Location: oregon	He should stick to college. He can't handle the spoiled NBA people. __________________ The QTpie

07-04-2004, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
grumpyolddude Deliberately unfocused Location: Amazon.com and CDBaby	Okay, Mike, repeat after me: "Yes sir, Mr. Bryant! I do believe that we should run that play, sir!" Great! Next, try this: "That was a great pass, Kobe! What? He was supposed to pass it back instead of shoot? Sorry, Mr. Bryant! Walton! You're benched!" Yep, I can see Coach K going far in LA! __________________ "Regret can be a harder pill to swallow than failure .With failure you at least know you gave it a chance..." David Howard

07-04-2004, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Blackthorn Beware the Mad Irish Location: Wish I was on the N17...	He's done and won just about everything he can in the NCAA ranks so perhaps this daliance of wanderlust on his part is just to validate his potential worth. If he seriously considers moving to the NBA I have one name for him to remember: Jon Calapari. And JC aint no coach K if ya know what I'm talking about. __________________ What are you willing to give up in order to get what you want?

07-04-2004, 02:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	The rumors are such: Coach K declined the offer from the Lakers, which was gonna be a 5 year, 40mil deal. So, the Lakers upped the ante a bit and offered a 5% stake in team ownership. He's back to pondering. As noted.. these are rumors. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

07-04-2004, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	They must REALLY want him BAD __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

07-04-2004, 08:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
kurtisj Insane Location: The Wick	Coach K. should definitely stay at Duke. I don't like the lakers or duke really, but i think he should stick with college. His name wouldn't sound right any other way. __________________ Marvin the Mountie Always Gets His Kurtisj.

07-05-2004, 08:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cross-Over Psycho	Coach K is staying, HERE is the story.

07-05-2004, 10:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	on the bright side.. Tomjanovich is easier to spell than Krzyzewski __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

07-06-2004, 05:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jesus Malverde Psycho Location: Sinaloa, Mexico	Rudy T. is a damn good coach. I'm sure the Lakers will be just fine with him. Dammit. __________________ ...I'm that cat by the bar toasting to the good life...

07-13-2004, 07:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
cameroncrazy822 Junkie Location: MD	Coach K to the Lakers? His leaving Durham to go to Hollyweird would be like the Pope changing to Judaism. GOOOOO DUKE!