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Topic: Pitino back to the NBA?
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catmandoo
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posted 04-17-2009 10:49 PM
Probably a rumor but here is a story about it. It's to long to post the whole story so i have posted a few of the more interesting paragraphs.
A high-ranking NBA official told me today that the decision-makers in the Hawks front office want to replace Mike Woodson with Pitino.
I tried to confirm this story with someone in Pitino's circle or on his staff. I got two responses. One person said it was news to him. The other said that it's a rumor that's definitely out there, but that it is not true. If it is true, there is great incentive for Pitino's people to dispel such an idea until after the Hawks season concludes. However, it is also fair to state that Pitino has not held any direct talks with anyone from the Hawks organization. Plus, even if he were to talk to someone in Atlanta, it doesn't necessarily mean he would take the job.
I am sure UK fans will have a field day with the possibility of Pitino leaving Louisville for the NBA. Some will say that Pitino is scared of John Calipari because he knows he would be the underdog in any recruiting battle between the two rival programs. I think "scared" is a bit too strong of a word, but I do know that Pitino and his staff realize their work on the recruiting trail will now have to step up considerably.
Speaking of recruiting, I guess this is as good a place as any to throw in this little tidbit, especially since it relates directly to Louisville. The word around many league offices is that elite 2010 UofL recruit Jeremy Tyler wants to follow Brandon Jennings' road to the NBA. Instead of going to college for one season, several league execs believe that Tyler will go play professionally in Europe for one season before entering the 2011 NBA Draft.
I am not sure if Pitino and his staff are aware of this belief, but if they do, maybe that's another reason he would want to get out of the college game and go back to the NBA. The paychecks are definitely more, and the headaches are definitely less.
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m hamilton
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posted 04-18-2009 03:58 AM
With Richard Jr. leaving for Florida, you never know what might pan out. Pitino has some openings on his staff. Think he'll higher Mercer?
He's wanting to get into coaching awful bad!
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SCWC
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posted 04-18-2009 04:59 AM
Maybe he won't want to be embarrassed by the new WILDCATS on a yearly basis, who knows. Would not suprise me one bit were he to go back to NBA.
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m hamilton
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posted 04-18-2009 05:05 AM
I don't think he wants to play second fiddle in teh state of KY!!!
He's not going anywhere, except retire!!
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