When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic in the blockbuster mid-season deal, a lot of fans revisited one of the many ‘what-ifs’ of the past year – Dan Hurley turning down the LA head coaching job. Social media had a field day, and Hurley later said that he got called the “biggest moron” for turning down a chance to coach LeBron James and Luka. For Hurley, though, the criticism isn’t new, and he made it clear why he’s not looking to rush into an NBA sideline anytime soon.

The trolling at the time was relentless. He talked about how Lakers fans flooded his mentions, combining his struggles at UConn and the sudden rise of the Lakers powerhouse. To them, Hurley had fumbled an unforeseen opportunity, but instead of causing regret, the noise just solidified why Hurley feels at home in col

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