Reported about 1 year ago
Dan Hurley clarified that turning down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to stay at UConn was not a tactic for negotiation but a decision based on his commitment to leading UConn to another NCAA championship. The coach, who had already agreed to a new deal with UConn, emphasized that it was not about leverage, as he had achieved success with the team and had financial matters finalized. Despite the opportunity to coach LeBron James with the Lakers, Hurley remained loyal to UConn as the nation's highest-paid college coach.
Source: YAHOO