Despite reports that he was in serious talks with Cleveland – and ultimately turned down the Cavs earlier this summer – John Calipari was "not as (close) as everybody thought" to leaving for the NBA. But LeBron James, who Calipari has said he'd love to coach, had not made his decision at that point.
Would that have made a difference?
"No. No. I don't think so. Because he and I have a great relationship, but it's not based on me coaching him," Calipari said.