The L.A. Dan Dakich, a former Indiana University player and coach, claims that the coveted UCONN head coach needs to listen to Lake Show executives despite a substantial new contract and the chance to go back-to-back. Outkick’s “Don’t @ Me” host Dakich joined Babcock on “TMZ Sports,” which airs every night on FS1, on Thursday, just hours after the Purple and Gold’s interest in Hurley shocked the basketball world. We asked the longtime player, coach, and media personality about the significant development.
You have to listen, then. You must pay attention. You’re talking about the NBA coach with the highest salary, who makes 17 and a half million dollars. I don’t care one bit. You have to pay attention, Dan said. The question is whether Danny and the Lakers would even be compatible. Hurley, who was born and raised in New Jersey, has lived on the East Coast nearly his entire life. Danny was a star at Before attending Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, where he played for P.J., Anthony attended Anthony’s High School, where he was coached by his legendary father, Bob Hurley Sr. Carlesimo.
“It would be bad,” Dakich said, but he stopped… “Not bad, would be a one-of-a-kind match.” “He’s the very definition of an East Coaster from Jersey, Mike. I mean, he comes from the Jersey City bingo hall. You suddenly find yourself heading to Los Angeles, but Danny Hurley is able to adjust. He would also adjust.” Dakich, who is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and played under the legendary Bobby Knight before becoming a coach at his alma mater (in addition to Bowling Green), stated that it would be crucial for Hurley to learn where the organization plans to go over the course of the next few years—particularly as LeBron James gets closer to retiring. Dakich also played under Knight.