Lakers Rumors: Mike Krzyzewski An ‘Unofficial Resource’ During Head Coaching Search

Back in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking for a new head coach to lead a new era in the franchise behind Kobe Bryant. After parting ways with Phil Jackson, the franchise made a big offer to legendary Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski, a favorite of Kobe’s, but Coach K would ultimately turn it down.
Despite that, there has always remained a level of respect between Krzyzewski and the Lakers organization as a whole that has continued from the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss down