NBA Lakers talking to Coach K

The Duke coach is being wooed to replace Phil Jackson.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Mike Krzyzewski has spent 24 years turning Duke into a basketball powerhouse and building a legacy as one of college basketball's greatest coaches. Now he's considering whether it's time for a change.
Krzyzewski met with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak on Thursday to discuss the NBA team's coaching vacancy.
"Coach K has informed us that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted him and entered into serious discussions," Duke athletic director Joe Alleva said.
"Obviously when you have the best coach in the country, it's not unusual for one of the best franchises in the country to come after him."
Several considered
Lakers spokesman John Black said Kupchak talked with Krzyzewski but said the team is still considering several other candidates to replace Phil Jackson.
The Los Angeles Times and ESPN reported that Krzyzewski was offered the job. Asked earlier by The Associated Press if that was so, Black said he had no comment.
An attempt to reach Krzyzewski by phone was unsuccessful.
The 57-year-old Hall of Famer has led the Blue Devils to three national championships. His influence is felt throughout the school, which gave him a lifetime contract three years ago.
The Cameron Indoor Stadium hardwood is named "Coach K Court." Outside the arena, a sign designates the grassy plot where students camp out to attend games as "Krzyzewskiville," where the coach has been known to occasionally buy pizzas for waiting fans.
By Thursday night, about 100 students and fans had gathered there with signs and flags urging the coach to stay.
Krzyzewski has a 621-179 record in 24 seasons at Duke, leading the Blue Devils to NCAA championships in 1991, 1992 and 2001. Under Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils have 10 Final Four appearances, eight Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championships and 10 conference regular-season titles.
His Duke teams have been ranked No. 1 in 12 seasons, including each of the last seven.