Now that the Los Angeles Lakers and Mike D’Antoni have parted ways, expect to hear every name imaginable come up in the next few weeks.
On name that always comes up in connection with just about any opening is Kentucky Wildcats’ head coach John Calipari.
One report said the Lakers were going to contact Calipari about the job while another said Calipari was set to interview.
Calipari took to twitter to quickly refute the rumors.
I believe in them and I’m committed to doing the best for them as individuals as we build this team into something we can all be proud of.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 30, 2014
Today I met with Marcus, Dom, Derek and EJ, who I hadn’t met with individually yet. All I can tell you is we have the best young men.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 30, 2014
Before it starts, I'm totally committed to helping this group of young men reach their dreams. I wouldn't & couldn't leave this group!
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) May 1, 2014
Calipari’s Wildcats have already been instilled as the favorites to win the NCAA Championship next season.