Why did Dan Hurley turn down Lakers’ head coaching job? Seth Greenberg breaks it down | First Take

Why did Dan Hurley turn down Lakers’ head coaching job? Seth Greenberg breaks it down | First Take
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Seth Greenberg debate whether Dan Hurley made the right decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers’ 6-yr/$70M contract offer.
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[@ef3602]

Lakers fans to Hurley: Uconned us!

[@Ravenfanatic5]

Good one lol

[@samuelpartin4628]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@무트왈라]

a good coach doesn’t want to be a part of a shitty team.

[@weho_brian]

shitty organization. Any good coach would love to join a bad team if they are young and coming up

[@JurgenMiHoff]

💯 it's equivalent to luring children in with candy for unwanted child labor. Dan's foresight is above 9000 for sure

[@crimemafiafamily4352]

True

[@kgkg4118]

​@@weho_brianespecially if they're going to be given the opportunity to turn things around. But nobody wants to join a team where they only have two years to win a title before being fired

[@andziledlamini4777]

this aint the pistons or wizards buddy

[@LeoBov1]

“I’m the most loyal person money can buy” 😂😂

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

LMAOOOO

[@drummerboy7380]

That was priceless.. 😂🤣💀

[@rgalv3]

“I’m the most loyal person money can buy” lmao

[@jermellhoward2460]

A good coach doesn't want to go from a great culture to a bad, toxic culture.

[@Bman32x]

You mean one he’s completely in control of to a dysfunctional one.

[@jermellhoward2460]

@@Bman32x that also.

[@Big7wardnola]

Another dumb comment

[@RobbieStacks90]

Hurley's aggressive and confrontational style would have rubbed someone the wrong way. Professional basketball players hate being screamed at and told what to do. I could see a PJ-Sprewell incident taking place if he got in the wrong player's face.

[@fabioexplores]

Such divas

[@SilentMovements305]

And that Lakers team is full of divas

[@troyg2458]

Hurley will take an NBA job in the future but definitely not the Lakers. It will be an east coast team. NYK, BKN, Philly , BOS or WAS. that`s it.

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@SilentMovements305And your favorite team too little buddy

[@SilentMovements305]

@@BabylonGateLA yea the Lakers try again tho kid

[@tjg_23]

Man has a chance to coach the GOAT of Basketball and says no. Tells you a lot about the mess the Lakers are

[@I.am_Groot]

Fact is no established coach ever signed on to a LeGM led team... how big a mess these Lakers are indeed

[@JSUTrumpet]

Jordan retired years ago. Lebron isn’t even top 10….

[@TheUndefeatedOfTheEast]

Or that tells you a lot about the "goat". Funny how people say he's never had a great coach but no "great coach" wants to coach him.

[@krisevans4379]

What goat lol man stfu

[@SilentMovements305]

​@@TheUndefeatedOfTheEastthe fact that these kids still have that delusional mindset is crazy. Either they watch highlights or don't watch the game. Anyone wit eyes can see how lebron is wit his coaches. Spo shoulder bumped n Pat Riley confirming that lebron wanted Spo outta there. David Blatt being disrespected wit lebron taking his own time outs n making his own plays. Luke Walton gone after his first season Frank Vogel getting fired after a championship n second n now Darvin Ham fired. If those patterns doesn't tell someone bout how lebron led teams are than idk what else to say

[@tyfab1636]

Best segment of the whole show

[@desean3402]

As a Laker fan it hurts to see the franchise just being ran so terrible that this isn’t the job coaches want anymore. We fire coaches left and right but keep the GM. We change the roster drastically every year but we keep the GM. No one sees anything wrong with that because the fans are busy blaming Bron

[@sav5191]

Celtics about to win a Chip as well. Where is the sense of urgency Lakers?

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Once LeBron is gone the Lakers will be back to normal.

[@ef3602]

I've been saying this man, the Lakers front office sucks, they mishandled Kobe's last years, failed at rebuilding, and now they barely make the playoffs every year. Then when they actually won the chip, they get rid of their team! Brilliant.

[@catfishhornet]

If you are not Phil Jackson, the Lakers coaching position doesn't end well. Imagine Hurley gets fired after a few seasons (which is highly likely due to the short history of all their coaches since Phil), that would damage his reputation and he would never be in the running as an all time great. Sounds like Hurley is chasing history and is in much better position right now, then say a few seasons from now as Lakers coach when he is wondering if he will keep an unstable job

[@SilentMovements305]

​@@runrafarunthebestintheworldfacts

[@JRAYDABEAST]

A smart move he doesn’t want to deal with gm and coach Leborn

[@darylmartin8436]

You a hater. I don't think LeBron had anything to do with his decision. But y'all haters will try to make it about LeBron

[@DD-sr9xm]

SAS just doesn’t get it. He talks about the NCAA changing etc, well UConn has won two championships in a row, obviously they have figured it out.

[@kdxbx]

Time to just give Mark Jackson a chance 😬

[@I.am_Groot]

Who? That dude ain't trying to coach.. come on now

[@troyg2458]

@@I.am_Groot Actually he submitted his resume three times because he thought it didn`t summit. So, YES he IS trying to coach, so dude ,come on now

[@I.am_Groot]

@@troyg2458 Blah blah dudes who wanna coach are doing it. Mark Jackson enjoys his name coming up but dude ain't took a job anywhere in a decade

[@Roman_Octavius]

he had a chance and he sucked

[@fromdeathtolife1993]

HIS WAS LIKE.... THERE IS NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR TO COACH LEBRON 😂😂😂

[@albertluu6849]

Remind me what Dan Hurley's coaching record is the NBA? And now tell me why he deserves to be top 1 or 2 highest paid coach in the NBA, ahead of coaches who won multiple NBA championships through their tenure.

[@tomanguyen]

True true but they basically saying, if they really wanted him as coach, they would’ve made him an offer he couldnt refuse even if he doesn’t “deserve” it

[@tomanguyen]

Shannon too funny 😂 love this guy

[@dennisyuen1440]

In fact, the Lakers could consider Avery Johnson as coach

[@mrknowitall192]

Shannon gonna take All Steven staff in his face 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jdigioia1130]

For once we see ‘culture over cash’ in sports! 👏🏻👏🏻 Well done Coach!!

[@1shotjonnie]

The man trying to three peat that’s bigger than the lakers to me

[@jbird5397]

How long are you going to play this out espn. Anybody with a brain knows he played the Lakers to get more money from UConn. It's not about him not wanting to go there it was about using them for leverage for more money bc he wants to stay in college. Duhhhhh

[@tmc31390]

I said the same thing the moment the details of UConn’s new offer came out. I attended St. Benedict’s when Hurley was the varsity basketball coach there; he and his family are pretty much basketball royalty in Jersey. Hurley’s an East Coast dude through and through, which is why I was shocked Jeanie and Pelinka were going after him. The pursuit was doomed from the start.

[@mannedi8665]

In addition to that, I think another reason is that most likely that Laker contract isn't guaranteed.

[@Big7wardnola]

So I guess this is gonna be a two week story

[@big-l5771]

Your not coaching your a yes man to LeGM

[@HitManHerbert13]

People way overvalue the California and Los Angeles experiences. The city and state are not what they used to be. Why would he move out there to coach that team and ultimately make less money once you figure in how absurd the taxes and cost of living are in the LA area?

[@E.N.DNetwork]

It’s not always about money. Some people love the culture and what they built.

[@mannedi8665]

That Laker contract wasn't guaranteed. Also a great move by Hurley waiting for UConn to max that contract

[@dylansimmons885]

They’re all lying through their teeth. Adrian set this up so that Hurley could use it as leverage to get a better offer from UCONN. He never intended on taking that Lakers job.

[@shamarcobarclay1991]

Lakers are not the same team without the culture of greatness and true players that take the game and Lakers name seriously as Kobe Magic Kareem

[@Mike_Webb78]

Shannon needs to realize moneys not everything to someone.

[@IMadeMyYoutubeNameAge17]

Shannon AND Stephen A got paid?? 🔥🔥🔥

[@ramjet-dm3tr]

He found out what Leflop says goes

[@davidpeters3857]

Flop,what a silly little,talentless white fool you are

[@mitchconner6316]

Lakers knew Hurley and Woj were trying use them for leverage. That's why they only offered him 70 mil

[@riceman20]

2 words - LeBlame James.

[@nbagoats4819]

4 coaches in 6 seasons....traded the entire team almost every year. 1 bubble ring in 6 years....2 playoff misses, 1st round knock out, 4 game sweep, and a another 1st round bounce. When are we going to finally blame the 40 year old stat padder? Get him out of the picture and coaches will be lined up around the block to coach the Lakers.

[@JamesCrosby87]

If Lebron was the GOAT then coaches would be lining up to coach him...says a lot about Lebron's legacy

[@jps0583]

Says literally nothing about lebrons legacy…so u Lebron haters criticize him for having so many different coaches but yet u claim no one wants to coach him? Which one is it buddy🤣

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

​@@jps0583yawn Bron stan

[@jps0583]

@@nonamewillbegiven6847 ok 👍🏽

[@nlkoala9292]

Haha coach great guy man

[@RKO859]

Stephen A lowkey jealous af, because Molly cannot resist the Rizz of Shay Shay

[@nooniewheeler3502]

Gilbert said he was never offered though lol that man delusional 😂🤣

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

What does Dan Gilbert have to do with this

[@InfamousPharaoh]

Mark Jackson or Rajon Rondo for the next coach

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Stay in a good situation, back to back national Champs, or go to a team that finished 7th and got swept? Lakers are in a very strong conference and as a Lakers fan, the future isn't looking bright for us. Easy decision to make

[@I.am_Groot]

This is where I currently rank the Lakers head coaching job without regard for what is OPEN at this moment: Charlotte Detroit Lakers Thanks LeBron for that bubble ring!! #DudeAintNoGOAT

[@chaos1reigns]

I think the offer would have to be about more than money. Listening to Hurley's numerous interviews over the years he would need other assurances of control which he wasn't going to get. His autonomy would be nonexistent. Lakers are known for micromanaging, plus dealing with all those egos. Hurley doesn't want to get paid to be a puppet. It's not complicated-it wasn't a fit.

[@Truckloadlil]

Coach said it wasn’t about the money… shannon goes on to say it’s about money

[@Jason-sp8xz]

He chose happiness than suffering

[@coldbrew6053]

Hurley knew if he goes to LA he's dependable. No job safety whatsoever.

[@ishaq24722]

The guy has other values than just money...

[@josiahpierce5590]

2nd. He turned it down because no future for lakers

[@MangoTroubles-007]

Your also the guy telling Wemby to get off the Spurs, as no future there. Your opinions are irrelevant and horribly ignorant

[@Big7wardnola]

This man is saying it has nothing to do with the Lakers....but the media will push the narrative that it was

[@wraynephew6838]

Dan Hurley ha one of the best College basketball programs in the country. He literally can recruit anyone at this point. Win more championships. So why coach an 40 year old Lebron James and Lakers team that does not work.

[@paulsamora1348]

He probably took a sightseeing tour and did not like what he saw. All the money in the world would not be worth moving to CA.

[@weho_brian]

i heard Lakers brass was on skid row out looking for the next Lakers HC

[@4493bigticket]

SAS can’t relate. Shannon taking his place

[@jeromewortham3848]

It was about money and control. If all that other stuff mattered, he would not have went to listen in the first place.

[@202One]

It was a Life decision not Basketball !

[@JeffBird86]

Danny Hurley is in an amazing situation at UConn . The only way the man leaves is for a team like the San Antonio Spurs. They’re well run from the ownership and front office “ I do include popovich as part of the front office. More importantly they have an ascending young roster with a franchise player in Victor Wembanyama with great assets.

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Be quiet

[@JeffBird86]

@@nonamewillbegiven6847 whats wrong can counter my point?

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@JeffBird86 no thanks, you still think San Antonio is a winning team even though the last 5 yrs has said otherwise

[@JeffBird86]

@@nonamewillbegiven6847 no it’s not that at all. Good organizations in the nba know when to hit the reset button and look towards the future. That’s what I see in the spurs.

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@JeffBird86 cough cough "Bulls post 98" cough cough

[@HighlanDre4573]

He do not want to coach Lebron and possibly Bronny, simple...

[@Latasha-qz1lz]

Shannon, it's not about money

[@JohnRigby5011]

Maybe also cause he's knows if LeBron stays, LeBron is still technically the head coach.

[@cue5495]

Because LeBron doesn't want to be coached .Plus he will get you fired

[@KillBrooks]

Why coach a team where even tho it’s a 7 year deal, Lebron can have you fired half way through the first season for no fault of of your own

[@MyEaglewolf]

'AT thee end of the day',,,___,,,TOO MANY PEOPLE DONE NOTHING EXCEPT EXCESSIVELY SAY THAT EMPTY PHRASE ‼️‼️‼️

[@raheemhands5761]

I’m the most loyal person money can buy lol. Money does talk

[@packguy06]

He told you Why....Now let's hear why yall think he said No instead..lol

[@goodymob9638]

Legacy and loyalty is more important than money, i ALWAYS say "all money ain't good money". Why would he uproot his family, to go into a unloyal and unstable situation. Jeannie Buss needs to clean up her staff, the Lakers will remain mediocre until she does that. Getting rid of LeBron and Rich Paul's influence, would be the first move I'd make for the future of the organization. Then id get rid of Rob and Kurt Rambis.

[@lux_999x]

The real question is who would want this job? Frank Vogel, got won a championship with this organization and he is not even in the league! That fact alone says so much about this situation. Any and every coach that coaches this Lakers team with Lebron will be on the proverbial hot seat all season essentially game to game. That’s not a good situation for any professional @ESPN

[@bezmoney]

Why he Spurned The Lakers? A Disrespectful Offer of a deal and Why Would I Coach The Dysfunctional Lakers When I Can 3 possibly 3peat and get a bigger bag from my Current team

[@kaidjackson1200]

YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP 😅😅😅😅

[@jonjones2200]

Phil Jackson 👀

[@RamonAdorno-ds1wu]

A great coach knows LeBrick James is the most overrated basketball player ever. Who wants to coach a loser who's called great. Why coach a loser?! LeBrick has made the Lakers a bubble and play in team. Disgraceful

[@kaysheye7784]

I'm not a LeBron guy but you just gon ignore the 2020 title?

[@RamonAdorno-ds1wu]

@@kaysheye7784 No. the bubble title is a mickey mouse operation I liked his run in Miami. Yet if he 3peat and won a defensive player of the year I'd stack him with Jordan. You don't understand Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever. Kareem and Wilt but LeBron isn't close to the greatest. LeBron very overrated by the media to market the NBA. He's not better than Jordan Kareem Wilt Duncan Hakeem Shaq magic Bird. Longevity doesn't equal greatness it equals BALCO

[@jps0583]

⁠​⁠@@RamonAdorno-ds1wuu wrote a whole lot of nothing…so Lebron needed a 3 peat and DPOY to be considered great yet none of the people u said r over him except for MJ have a 3 peat or DPOY(Hakeem has DPOY but no 3 peat and shaq has 3 peat but no DPOY)🤣🤣u Lebron haters r hilarious

[@RamonAdorno-ds1wu]

@@jps0583 It's the truth your just delusional. No one rejected to coach Michael Jordan.

[@jps0583]

@@RamonAdorno-ds1wu bc Mike was fortunate enough to have the GOAT coach🤣and it’s actually hilarious how u Lebron haters think all he has is longevity🤣by his 13th year he already had 3 rings, 3 fmvps, 4 MVP, 12x All NBA, 6x All defense, 12x allstar, and a scoring title🤣that’s a top 10 resume right there and he did all that by year 13🤣🤣so let’s go ahead and try that again buddy

[@justified004]

Ahannon ia that there ia nothing historic about being the 6th highest paid coach. If they truly wanted him then all this song and dance is unnecessary. Break the bank. Then no one would question anything if they hear the offer was 120M.

[@leosmith-wd5hg]

no one watch before nobody cares about them no matter how many gold they win. cc is the golden goose so if you take her at least somone whould care other wise no body would care. just like the other one...people dont know any bodys name or stats they watch because of her period...

[@jorgeescalona6628]

I disagree with Shannon money is not all you can't even take it with you when you die

[@RKO859]

I'll gladly take the job. Get paid fat, fired after 1 year, then 5 more years of pay cheque

[@haqctrix]

He was too dominant ... leGM needs a beta coach cuz lebron is the alpha male

[@AR-rn8ok]

Coaching lebron is suicide to your career.

[@2pacisaliveee]

No one wants to coach LeBum

[@dimnotion]

Declined(Lebron is not worth it).

[@jasonvoss6559]

Mollys gorgeous but here voice and character she plays is phony.

[@gugy68]

Lakers are a Play-In purgatory team until Bron retires. That is a reality, JJ most likely will be the coach and fired once Bron is gone. So the next two/three years they are doomed to irrelevancy.

[@andziledlamini4777]

lol casual laker hater, just sad your team hasn't won a chip in 60 years

[@gugy68]

@@andziledlamini4777 I'm a Lakers fan, but realistic. LMAO

[@andziledlamini4777]

@@gugy68 so until LeBron retires Lakers will be a contender....lol ohhhh your on that camp that hates LeBron but also supports them lol how miserable

[@gugy68]

@@andziledlamini4777 I don’t hate Bron but I’m Lakers fan first. Better than bandwagon bron fans that jump from team to team. Lakers are not contenders now and after he leaves until they build a solid young core with a solid coach. But waiting another two or three seasons to jumpstart this process sound like a waste. Not sure why is this so complicated for you to grasp. May you have Bron’s nuts down your throat. 😂

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

​@@andziledlamini4777first round losses and play ins isn't a contender

[@claudykay6492]

Cuz he wants no parts of LeBron BS

[@usmanchaudhry6678]

Rutgers will best UConn in the NCAA tournament and Hurley will be delegated back to the high school ranks

[@MistaAmazin]

Duke bout to make Hurly more humble after they cut down next yrs championship nets! Overrated

[@enriquefuentes9213]

This tv personalities love to run there mouths No one wants be a coach in name only

[@wendellthomas2548]

"I'm the most loyal person money can buy" 😂😂 Unc is at it again

[@burningknuckle26]

he scared

[@cynthiaanderson3742]

LAKER'S HAVE A BIGEST THAT IS LJ😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@JonMontian]

You’d have to live in a different dimension to call $70 Mil awful that’s enough for well a lot of things lol but hey

[@justified004]

Context matter. He already has an extension for 8M on the table and it will probably go up to 10M. That LA offer iwas nothing. To get him to leave would take much more

[@Latasha-qz1lz]

Lebron is the goat, that's what some say, so why is nobody lining up to coach him🤔🤣

[@crimemafiafamily4352]

Those trash Lakers are getting desperate. 😂😅

[@heberrborland6194]

Stop the crap b.s no-one wants ro coach LeBron point blank

[@rickysanchez4460]

I wouldn't want to Coach for LeBron James that dude brings the wrong energy in the locker room... That would be my guess 🤔