Kevin Ollie and OKC

[PcketknfNiels]

As I said, the likelihood of the rumor coming to fruition notwithstanding, it was out there.

Again, you're missing that it's not an apples to apples comparison. The espn article you posted even noted how ridiculous that was in the headline. If an espn article ends up getting posted about this, it won't be written or perceived the same way. Also, as I said before, even if there were traction to that Minny rumor, the Dook brand is stronger than the UConn brand, so their recruiting isn't in nearly the danger of falling off a cliff with some no name/unproven coach as it would be here.

 

[nomar]

But what if I am?

But you're...Bruce

 

[CallMeBruce]

But you're...Bruce

TrueFact: My name isn't actually Bruce.

 

[nomar]

TrueFact: My name isn't actually Bruce.

Is it Ishmael?

 

[B1GEast]

this is the worst kind of reporting there is

 

[Chief00]

I think he may be gone.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

I think he may be gone.

yeah?

 

[caw]

this is the worst kind of reporting there is

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I think he may be gone.

Or this is...

 

[Stainmaster]

We all know that Chief wants Ollie's job so he can impart his impressive knowledge of the fundamentals and clean up the train wreck that recruiting has been for the past few years (no more kids with high GPAs - we need to get some risky shooters with character issues).

Unfortunately, it appears as if Ollie's not going anywhere. But cheer up Chief, Alcorn State and Kennesaw State still have vacancies at the HC spot! Everybody has to start somewhere.

 

[OkaForPrez]

In an equal pay scenario, it would cost okc ~12 mil between ollies buyout, brooks' contract and ollies first year of salary.

 

[Leebo]

I think he may be gone.

Holding you to that.

 

[superjohn]

I think he may be gone.

Did Dre tell you this at the club last night?

 

[Huskyforlife]

I think he may be gone.

Did andre tell you that? Or his ?

 

[champs99and04]

Obviously KO loves UConn, but the OKC job would be tough to pass up provided it is made available. This is one of the few jobs where I think there would be cause for legitimate concern if it opened up. The opportunity to coach a couple of generational talents doesn't come around too often.

 

[8893]

I think he may be gone.

Pin this. And remember it, along with Dre and the UConn , every time this blind squirrel finds an acorn.

 

[Walker11]

I can't believe Chief still posts here with that handle. Absolutely no shame.

 

[tcf15]

In an equal pay scenario, it would cost okc ~12 mil between ollies buyout, brooks' contract and ollies first year of salary.

That's the point I've been trying to drive home. No disrespect to KO, but that's a lot of money to invest in a first time NBA head coach. On top of that, there is no guarantee that Durant will resign with OKC if KO becomes head coach.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Obviously KO loves UConn, but the OKC job would be tough to pass up provided it is made available. This is one of the few jobs where I think there would be cause for legitimate concern if it opened up. The opportunity to coach a couple of generational talents doesn't come around too often.

The real question is whether or not he gets an offer. I have no doubt he would entertain some very genuine interest. Similar to Shaka bolting unexpectedly to Texas (1 of the few offers he was interested in). My guess is OKC won't do what's needed to pull him away from UConn.

 

[David 76]

Follow the contract.
First 3 years have a very high buy out (I second that thank you to Mr Warde). After that the buy out decreases dramatically. Ollie clearly was committing to be here 3 years minimum, meaning we have 2 left before he wanted the opening to leave.
Of course things can change, but I think Ollie spelled it out.
Plus Ollie is still learning. 25% of the board was looking to fire him a couple weeks ago(or force him to change his staff).
Relax.

 

[pnow15]

We should delete this thread.

 

[huskyniner]

We should delete this thread.

Why?

 

[johnhuskies95]

I can't believe Chief still posts here with that handle. Absolutely no shame.

He gets people on this board so riled up. I love it.

 

[CallMeBruce]

He gets people on this board so riled up. I love it.

It's like performance art. And to think I used to get angry at him.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Not meant to freak people out but this needs to be posted. I firmly believe Ollie will stay with Uconn even if he is offered the OKC job but still don't like seeing this.

I'll bet my life he's not going anywhere. It's just that time of year where NBA teams are scrapping for a coach.

 

[David 76]

Gotta give Chief credit for having a thick skin.