Yes, I'm hypersensitive to the subject, I can't help it. John Calipari is back in the NBA buzz with the reports that the Kings will fire George Karl any day now, temporarily replace him with Nancy Lieberman and then make a big push for Calipari in the off-season. I can definitely see Karl getting run, Lieberman as an interim sounds warm and fuzzy enough, no way Calipari takes that job.
Listen: at this point in his life Calipari wants to win more than anything else. In the long run wins will bring more money so money can't be that much of an enticement. Calipari can win at Kentucky while maintaining tight-fisted control over every detail, whereas the Kings will be a soul-swallowing grind from day one with very little chance of actually winning games in the West. He didn't jump at the chance of coaching Durant and Westbrook, why would he go to the Kings?
Would he be interested in coaching the Wolves? That one seems more enticing to me but I'm not sure he's up for Minnesota living and they are still a year or two away from being really relevant in the West. How about the Rockets? Harden is a massive star to build around but he's also aloof and weird (and has a troubling Kardashian habit). How about the Lakers? Unless there's some serious free agent action next summer, I think its still too early for Cal to think about that gig. How about the Cavs? Bingo! There's a roster that guarantees success, the pay will be tip-top and Cal wouldn't be offended or worried about Lebron's backstage dominance.
Will Calipari eventually go back to the NBA? Maybe, but he's not jumping for a bunch of money, he'll only go to a place where he can win some games and get some love. The Kings? Nope, nuh bruh, no way, not happening, don't care how much money is on the table.
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