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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 06-16-2021, 02:55 PM:

Well that didn’t take long.

Just hours after Yahoo Sports reported that John Calipari was open to a return to the NBA due to the “changing dynamics” and “massive expectations” at Kentucky, the Hall of Fame coach took to social media to shut down the rumors.

“It’s that time of the year!” Calipari wrote. “Why do rumors always start when we’re in the middle of recruiting? I have the best job in the country (with) the best opportunity to impact young people & add value to their careers – and that hasn’t changed.

“This season can’t come fast enough! Let’s go!”

Earlier in the day, Ben Rohrbach and Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports cited multiple sources regarding Calipari’s desire to return to the NBA.

“Multiple sources tell Yahoo Sports Calipari would be open to jumping back into the NBA,” Rohrbach and Goodwill reported. “He had a taste in the late 90s, taking over the then-New Jersey Nets following a stint at UMass that didn’t go particularly well. But the changing dynamics at Kentucky, along with the massive expectations from the fan base and alumni, could have him looking for a second bite.”

One high-ranking executive told Yahoo Sports that Calipari “may have maxed out at Kentucky.” Another added that “college basketball is a sinking ship” and the UK head coach is “much different than his first go-round but that ego is hard to tame.”

Just two hours later, Calipari has put the rumors to bed.

146 days until Kentucky basketball season tips off, BBN.

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[ 06-16-2021, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 06-18-2021, 09:14 AM:

So all is right in the world.

Rumors of NBA to Cal followed by Cal shutting the rumor down.

Move along, nothing to see here!!

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 06-18-2021, 10:25 AM:

Here's the positive spin on the situation. If someone else wasn't interested in Cal then he probably isn't the top of the heap anymore.

Dale Earnhardt once said." If you hear Boos or hear cheers then all is right with the world. It's when you hear dead silence you discover you're no longer important!"