I think Coach K's reputation is safe - he really has little to risk by trying this (besides his sanity). He'd be getting $8 million a year, plus endorsements, etc. Jerry Tarkanian had horrible stints in the NBA, but if it weren't for the scandals at UNLV he'd still be remembered as a great college coach.
I agree though that it's not healthy to have Kobe running the show as far as choosing a new coach. He seems to have enough to worry about to be doing Mitch Kupchak's job for him.
Just a crazy situation to walk into...if anyone can do it I think it's Coach K.
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