Georgetown Coach Reportedly Offered NBA Job
John Thompson, Georgetown basketball coach, is considering an offer to become general manager of the Denver Nuggets after meeting with Nugget owners Peter Bynoe, Bertram Lee and Bob Wussler.
USA Today reported that Thompson was offered a $700,000-a-year contract for four or five years and was given a chance to gain almost 4% ownership of the team, depending on how long he stayed with the organization.
“I would say I’ll be coaching at Georgetown next year,” Thompson said. “That’s what I believe will happen, (but) we are exploring our options. I think I owe it to myself to listen any time somebody proposes something to me.”
Thompson has an 18-year record of 423-142. He led the Hoyas to the 1984 NCAA title and coached the United States in the 1988 Olympics.
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