I’m not an LA person—it’s not a place I feel at home—but with taxes and everything $9 million per year nets you a nice lifestyle there.
The job is a grind, but possibly less of a grind than a P6 job. He might not get a huge chance to enjoy his job. Plus, the Laker situation is especially a grind for a coach (unless you’re Phil Jackson and you have just the right people on your team)
The offer was life changing money for all but a few people. Maybe Hurley isn’t one of them. Plus, if you’re set for life, the motivation to be more set for life may not be worth it.