You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about....but hey, at least you're consistent

 

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While it may not be a sign that Cal is staying put and I do completely understand your point, using the WKU coach and Cal as an analogy makes me chuckle a little. No disrespect to WKU at all, I really like that program and wish them well. But UK and WKU aren't in the same stratosphere in terms of a desirable coaching job.

 

WKU, like a lot of smaller conference schools are considered stepping stones to get to more lucrative schools/conferences. While you could say the same could be said for coaches at top tier NCAA job's wanting a chance at the NBA, I'm not sure Cal would fit that bill in this instance. He's hung his hat in that ring before and failed, I honestly can't see him leaving his son at UK to take that chance again.

 

Unless he's in some kind of financial trouble and needs more money to support his family, I don't see him going anywhere for the next 4 years. At that point, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if he retires. Assuming again, that he is financially stable.

 

Ralph Willard went from WKU to Pitt and Kevin Willard went from walk on at WKU to walk on at Pitt. He followed his dad. That's all I was saying. If Cal goes to the Lakers then Brad Calipari will become an employee of the Lakers. That was the purpose of my analogy.

You're right. He could. I need to remember to be more positive.

 

You're misinterpreting my point. See my above post.

Ralph Willard went from WKU to Pitt and Kevin Willard went from walk on at WKU to walk on at Pitt. He followed his dad. That's all I was saying. If Cal goes to the Lakers then Brad Calipari will become an employee of the Lakers. That was the purpose of my analogy.

 

With no experience at all? I get it, but I clearly don't see that happening. For one, I seriously doubt Cal would throw his son to the wolves like that. If Cal failed at said job, his son would be let go as well, which would potentially ruin his career. Cal is smarter than that and I believe he cares more about his family than that.

 

To me what would make much more sense is his son sitting on the sidelines with him for the next four years, becoming a graduate assistant, then eventually moving on to an assistant coaching job. If you don't work your way up the ladder in coaching, the chances of success is much less than if you learn and grow from experience. Cal knows that and I doubt he would set his son up for potential failure in the NBA before he ever graduates college.

With no experience at all? I get it, but I clearly don't see that happening. For one, I seriously doubt Cal would throw his son to the wolves like that. If Cal failed at said job, his son would be let go as well, which would potentially ruin his career. Cal is smarter than that and I believe he cares more about his family than that.

 

To me what would make much more sense is his son sitting on the sidelines with him for the next four years, becoming a graduate assistant, then eventually moving on to an assistant coaching job. If you don't work your way up the ladder in coaching, the chances of success is much less than if you learn and grow from experience. Cal knows that and I doubt he would set his son up for potential failure in the NBA before he ever graduates college.

 

Who said assistant coach or an important job? You know how many jobs would be available for someone like Brad Calipari? Hell, he could be the video equipment manager or something like that. You really think an NBA team wouldn't find any old kind of job for Brad Calipari if they wanted Cal? You're acting like they'd make Brad the GM or something. He could be an assistant to somebody or something. It's not like he'd be working for the money. It's all about experience.

What job would open up that Cal couldn't have already had? Cal will coach at UK for awhile now that he will be joined by his son. There are some things in life that are more important than money! Cal is in a good place right now, he seems very content. It's good to be King!

Who said assistant coach or an important job? You know how many jobs would be available for someone like Brad Calipari? Hell, he could be the video equipment manager or something like that. You really think an NBA team wouldn't find any old kind of job for Brad Calipari if they wanted Cal? You're acting like they'd make Brad the GM or something. He could be an assistant to somebody or something. It's not like he'd be working for the money. It's all about experience.

 

I never said he would be an assistant in the NBA at whichever team Cal will be coaching? I said that if Cal failed he would be let go, due to the fact that the only reason he had the job in the first place was due to Cal.

 

I'm sure he could be a scout, an assistant water boy, or even a video guy in the NBA to whatever team wanted Cal. But my point is, Cal seems to be smarter than that. Why would he pull his kid out of college and risk his future career, to become a scout or video guy? All the while knowing that if he himself fails in the NBA again, it would likely send his son back to square one and looking for a job, without any experience that would land him a decent job.

 

I seriously doubt that Cal's aspirations for Brad is to become a scout for the Lakers, video equipment manager, or an assistant to somebody or something. I wouldn't exactly consider any of those jobs experience anything like he would get if he works his way up the ladder. Case in point, I sat next to a couple of Celtics scouts at MSG during Cal's first year at UK, they both knew all about John Wall (they weren't even there scouting him) but knew next to nothing about Bledsoe or Cousins. Just because you have a job in the NBA doesn't mean you know what your doing.

 

Cal has experienced the NBA and knows it's a cut throat game, the only reason his endeavors there didn't ruin his own career is because he also had plenty of college experience to fall back on. Again, I can't see him throwing his son to the wolves like that before he even finishes college.

I never said he would be an assistant in the NBA at whichever team Cal will be coaching? I said that if Cal failed he would be let go, due to the fact that the only reason he had the job in the first place was due to Cal.

 

I'm sure he could be a scout, an assistant water boy, or even a video guy in the NBA to whatever team wanted Cal. But my point is, Cal seems to be smarter than that. Why would he pull his kid out of college and risk his future career, to become a scout or video guy? All the while knowing that if he himself fails in the NBA again, it would likely send his son back to square one and looking for a job, without any experience that would land him a decent job.

 

I seriously doubt that Cal's aspirations for Brad is to become a scout for the Lakers, video equipment manager, or an assistant to somebody or something. I wouldn't exactly consider any of those jobs experience anything like he would get if he works his way up the ladder. Case in point, I sat next to a couple of Celtics scouts at MSG during Cal's first year at UK, they both knew all about John Wall (they weren't even there scouting him) but knew next to nothing about Bledsoe or Cousins. Just because you have a job in the NBA doesn't mean you know what your doing.

 

Cal has experienced the NBA and knows it's a cut throat game, the only reason his endeavors there didn't ruin his own career is because he also had plenty of college experience to fall back on. Again, I can't see him throwing his son to the wolves like that before he even finishes college.

 

Forgive me, I was of the mindset that Brad Calipari is set for life monetarily and that a college education really won't make a difference in his life. I also assumed that if Cal went to the Lakers Brad could work for the Lakers and take classes at USC or UCLA if they chose to do the college thing still.

 

FWIW, Erik Spoelstra got his start in the NBA as a video equipment manager for Pat Riley. Hard work pays off.

Forgive me, I was of the mindset that Brad Calipari is set for life monetarily and that a college education really won't make a difference in his life. I also assumed that if Cal went to the Lakers Brad could work for the Lakers and take classes at USC or UCLA if they chose to do the college thing still.

 

FWIW, Erik Spoelstra got his start in the NBA as a video equipment manager for Pat Riley. Hard work pays off.

 

He probably is set for life. But I doubt Cal would need to take a job in the NBA to get Brad a video equipment manager job. He could likely get him a job doing that right now, but again I doubt that's what he has in mind for Brad's future. Spolestra is a good story, but how often does that happen?

He probably is set for life. But I doubt Cal would need to take a job in the NBA to get Brad a video equipment manager job. He could likely get him a job doing that right now, but again I doubt that's what he has in mind for Brad's future. Spolestra is a good story, but how often does that happen?

 

I have no clue what he or Brad have in mind for Brad's future. I'm simply saying this and this only:

 

Cal can leave in two years and Brad would likely go with him and be fine. Brad walking on at UK will not play a role in whether Cal stays at UK or not. Cal isn't going to turn down an NBA job just so he can coach Brad for 4 years at UK. He'll turn it down because he doesn't want the job. It's really that simple.

Brad comes in.

 

Graduates in 3 years.

 

Graduate assistant under Cal.

 

Three more years of working for Cal as an assistant and learning the recruiting game and the network.

 

Cal retires.

 

Brad takes over.

 

Cal hangs around as his consultant.

 

Train keep a rolling.

The UK Kool-Aid must have Vodka in it.

I don't believe that money is the number one motivation at this time in Cals life. Money would be the only reason that he would go to the NBA. Simply put he is the King of college basketball coaches. He is admired and loved by his fan base. He is building a legacy of players at a rate of which I've never seen. Brad knows all this. Why would Cal give that up at this time in his life, money? He could have already taken an NBA job for huge money. If it were about money he would have already been gone! Cal has reached a level in his professional career that most people never attain. Risk that for the NBA? Why?

I don't believe that money is the number one motivation at this time in Cals life. Money would be the only reason that he would go to the NBA. Simply put he is the King of college basketball coaches. He is admired and loved by his fan base. He is building a legacy of players at a rate of which I've never seen. Brad knows all this. Why would Cal give that up at this time in his life, money? He could have already taken an NBA job for huge money. If it were about money he would have already been gone! Cal has reached a level in his professional career that most people never attain. Risk that for the NBA? Why?

 

Some will say that Coach Cal only does things to serve himself, but I fully believe that he gets a lot of joy helping these kids reach their dreams and these multi-million dollar contracts that could setup their families for the rest of their lives. Maybe I'm naive, but I really do think he finds a lot of joy in that. Doesn't hurt that it pays well too.

I don't believe that money is the number one motivation at this time in Cals life. Money would be the only reason that he would go to the NBA. Simply put he is the King of college basketball coaches. He is admired and loved by his fan base. He is building a legacy of players at a rate of which I've never seen. Brad knows all this. Why would Cal give that up at this time in his life, money? He could have already taken an NBA job for huge money. If it were about money he would have already been gone! Cal has reached a level in his professional career that most people never attain. Risk that for the NBA? Why?

 

Ego.