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[Saba Sports News] Dan Hurley’s decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers and remain at UConn was the big story on Monday, sparking widespread reactions.
Most comments praised Hurley’s commitment to UConn, noting that he had also turned down Kentucky and the Lakers in the same offseason to stay in Storrs. Many viral posts criticized the Lakers, suggesting that Hurley wouldn’t have found a better situation in the NBA.
Questions arose about the Lakers’ six-year, $70 million offer, with many feeling it was underwhelming. Observers suggested the Lakers would have needed to offer significantly more to tempt Hurley, and that the offer was, at best, comparable to what Kentucky might have paid, which wasn’t enough to lure him from UConn.