ANAHEIM, Calif. - It’s an occurrence as certain as death, taxes and overzealous Duke students screaming so loud at Cameron Indoor Stadium that their spit lands on the back of the necks of reporters seated on press row.
Duke is deep in the NCAA tournament. And somebody in the media is trying to tie coach Mike Krzyzewski to an NBA job.
According to ESPN.com, Colin Cowherd discussed today on his show whether Krzyzewski should replace Phil Jackson as the Lakers’ coach. But Krzyzewski was asked about coaching in the NBA on Wednesday.
“I've never thought of ever leaving Duke for another school,” Krzyzewski said, “but there were three serious times where I almost left to go to the pros, one was when Dave Gavitt took over the Celtics, and another was with the Trail Blazers, but one that I took to a far level was the Lakers situation, and they were great with me. I could not give up what I've got, what I have at Duke. It just wasn't worth it.
“I didn't know that I would have the opportunity to coach internationally again until Jerry Colangelo asked me and I've loved that and it's made me a better coach. I love the NBA, but it made me love the NBA more.
“I'm good with where I'm at. I'm too old to do anything else.”
The question of Krzyzewski and the NBA came up last year at the Final Four, too. The Bergen Record, citing anonymous sources, reported that incoming New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov would offer Krzyzewski $12 million to $15 million per season.
Krzyzewski quickly issued a statement, saying he would not be interested.
Sure enough, he returned to coach at Cameron and its supportive students. On Wednesday, he sounded like that’s where he wants to stay.
Ken Tysiac
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Krzyzewski: 'I'm good where I'm at'
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The Rat likes the cheese in Durham
If Coach K breaks (or even ties) Knights record the season with a Final 4 appearance - I could see him leaving. What else does he need to accomplish at Duke?
My only guess why these rumors come up year after year after year is because North Carolina wants Coach K gone. I guess its odd for a person to love his job, especially in this current economy.
@ WashuOtaku: Yeah it certainly couldn't be because Coach K is one of the best coaches of the game. And it certainly couldn't be that NBA teams have tons of cash to flaunt in front of these coaches in hopes of prying them away from the college game. It has to be that Carolina wants him gone so bad they are able to talk NBA teams into trying to hire him.
Your post is too absurd.
Tar Heel Observer propoganda...keep dreaming holes!
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