John Calipari reportedly wants a 10-year, $120 million contract to leave Kentucky and coach the Nets or Kings.
Or as he puts it…
You may have heard me say this before: I absolutely have the best coaching job in sports and I plan on being at Kentucky for a long time.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) January 11, 2016
I am not negotiating with ANYBODY. My total focus is on this team and winning the next game.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) January 11, 2016
Let’s say Calipari is telling the truth. Let’s also parse his words.
I can easily believe Calipari isn’t negotiating with anyone right now during the season. That’s why he has an agent.
And he can easily get around “I plan on being at Kentucky for a long time” by starting an introductory press conference in Brooklyn or Sacramento with “I loved Kentucky, but this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up…"
Calipari has a great job. I’m sure he’d be happy to stay at Kentucky. So, if the Nets or Kings want him, they need to come way over the top with an excessive offer.
