BREAKING NEWS: Kim Mulkey Stuns Sports World by Rejecting $45 Million NBA Offer, Reaffirms Loyalty to LSU.
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves across both the college and professional basketball landscapes, LSU Tigers women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has reportedly turned down a massive $45 million offer from the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. The bold decision, confirmed by close sources and later addressed by Mulkey herself, reaffirms her steadfast commitment to LSU.
“I have no plans of leaving—this is home,” Mulkey declared during a press conference Monday morning. “LSU is where my heart is, and I’m building something special here.”
The reported offer would have made Mulkey the first woman to coach an NBA team and one of the highest-paid coaches in basketball history. Yet, despite the financial and historical implications, Mulkey chose loyalty over legacy. Her decision underscores her dedication not only to the LSU program but to women’s college basketball as a whole.
Mulkey, a Hall of Famer and three-time national champion, has led LSU to national prominence since arriving in 2021. Her fiery coaching style, unmatched passion, and winning pedigree have turned the Tigers into perennial contenders.
Reactions have poured in from across the sports world. NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins called it “the boldest power move in modern coaching,” while LSU fans flooded social media with praise and gratitude. “Kim Mulkey just proved she’s not going anywhere—and that’s exactly what Tiger Nation needed to hear,” one fan posted.
While the Suns will now continue their high-profile coaching search, LSU fans can rest easy. Their coach, their leader, and their symbol of pride isn’t going anywhere.
Kim Mulkey has spoken—and Baton Rouge remains her home.
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