At least Dan Hurley didn't pull a Billy Donovan with the Lakers. Donovan infamously backed out on the Magic, sparking chaos in Orlando, another hot college coach spurns NBA. Hurley turned down Lakers for UConn, the wise choice given NBA dysfunction.

Billy Donovan regrettably took Orlando Magic offer, reneged and returned to coach Florida Gators, lesson learned by a remorseful ex-UF coach. Donovan snubbed Magic surrounded by buzz, but Hurley rejects Lakers amidst speculation of inability to control the team.