John Calipari makes a daring assertion on the NBA careers of his Kentucky players and shares behind-the-scenes tales of Karl Anthony-Towns from his 2015 NBA Draft.
He Turned Down the Lakers!” – Coach Cal Drops NBA Draft BOMBSHELL
Legendary coach John Calipari—the mastermind behind countless NBA stars—just revealed a jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes moment from the 2015 NBA Draft!
Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Calipari looked back on his Kentucky days and the stars he’s launched to the league, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s now carrying the OKC Thunder in a deadlocked NBA Finals series vs. the Pacers.
But the real shocker?
Karl-Anthony Towns said “NO” to the Lakers.
According to Cal, Towns was locked in on being the #1 overall pick—even if it meant going to the Timberwolves instead of LA. Calipari admitted he tried to steer him toward the bright lights of Hollywood… but KAT wouldn’t budge.
From draft-day drama to NBA dominance, Coach Cal has seen it all.
I’ll Wear a Coat!” — KAT Turned Down the Lakers Just to Be No. 1
Karl-Anthony Towns told Coach Cal he’d rather freeze in Minnesota than miss out on being the top pick in the NBA Draft — straight-up rejecting a shot at joining the Los Angeles Lakers!
“The Lakers wanted him… I told him he might want to go to L.A., and he said, ‘No, I want to be No. 1.’” – John Calipari
During a must-watch interview on the Pat McAfee Show, John Calipari unloaded behind-the-scenes stories, broke down his MVPs Derrick Rose vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and made a stunning claim:
“My players have earned over $6 BILLION in the NBA.”
He didn’t stop there. On the red-hot topic of NIL, Coach Cal dropped this gem:
“Don’t trip over nickels on the way to $200 million.” Translation? Pick the right school, not just the biggest bag.
Oh — and yes, he told DeMarcus Cousins to go pro for his family… while admitting staying longer would’ve helped Calipari’s own.
Bold takes. Big money. Bigger legacy. This isn’t just college ball—it’s a launchpad to generational wealth.
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