The transition from college to the NBA has not been an easy transition for college coaches, but New Orleans Hornets guard Mo Peterson says that move would be seamless for Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Mo PetersonThe transition from college to the NBA has not been an easy transition for college coaches, but New Orleans Hornets guard Mo Peterson says that move would be seamless for Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
"Coach wouldn't have a problem with the transition," Peterson said. "He's a motivator. He'd be well respected in any locker room. He has something a lot of coaches don't have. Coach can walk you to a lake and tell you the lake is on fire and you'd believe it."
Under Izzo, Peterson helped lead Michigan State to the 2000 NCAA title.
Apparently, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made an offer to Izzo, one of the top coaches in college basketball. Izzo, according to several reports, is mulling over the reported offer of at least $30 million over five years.
The biggest reason Izzo has to think about the offer is because of LeBron James and free agency. No one knows which team James will sign with this summer.
Peterson says that's the main reason why the Izzo decision is up in the air.
"It's hard to put a percentage on which way coach will go," Peterson said. "I mean, MSU has a chance at something special next year. They could win the national championship. So with that in mind, it would take something really special for him to leave. I don't see coach leaving Michigan State unless LeBron stays."