
Why Did Dan Hurley Turn Down the Lakers—and What’s His Next Move Toward the NBA?
Dan Hurley calling himself “completely cooked” might just be the understatement of the century — yet here he is, still the head honcho at UConn, holding down a throne few would envy given the chaos in college hoops. After turning down the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching gig — yeah, the Lakers — and watching JJ Reddick step in instead, one has to wonder: does Hurley still dream of the NBA spotlight, or has he found something deeper in those hushed halls of UConn? On The Zach Lowe Show, amidst promoting his book Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great, Hurley peeled back the curtain on why the NBA’s allures both excite and exhaust him — a life of back-to-back championships pulling in every direction, draining energy and shortening offseason breaths. And yet, the man who’s steered UConn to two national titles in as many years—and a 165-69 record over seven seasons—chose to stay put. Why? Simple, really: sometimes, the biggest battle is knowing when to hold on tight to what matters most. Intrigued? Dive into the full story right here. LEARN MORE.
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