Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self has been inked to the NBA for a few years now. It seems like after every season ends, there’s some speculation of Self jolting for the pros.
None of the previous rumors had much substance until now. Reportedly, Self and Calipari both received offers to coach Cleveland at some point this summer.
They offered this job to Bill Self of Kansas. They offered this job to John Calipari at Kentucky and a huge contract, reportedly over $10 million a year. They both said no.
Self has tremendous job security at Kansas, but I wonder would he had left if he knew he’ll get the chance of coaching LeBron James. Perhaps, Self would’ve also convinced the front office to keep his former player Andrew Wiggins.