I'm very surprised that Rick wasn't the leading candidate for the Position of Head coach for the Lakers. I guess he really isn't that interested in coaching next year. If I was Mike Brown, I would of rejected the Rockets too if the Lakers were interested in me. I bet as soon as he got the call he intermediately withdrew the Rockets offer http://http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/david_aldridge/05/25/lakers-hire-brown/index.html
He was rejected b/c he is actually a coach and the Rockets aren't looking for that. LA wants him b/c he is cheaper than Rick.
LOL! We all know he was not who we wanted. Lets be real. Lakers only succeed next year because Kobe is coaching the team now.