I think you miss EG#9's point. 99% of coaches engage in "coach-speak" to some extent. I cover HS sports, and I deal with coaches who do the same thing - every player is a great kid who contributes to the team, blah, blah, blah. I've also dealt with coaches who say one think when the microphone is on, but off-the-record, will tell me things privately that completely contradict their public statements.
And, when you're dealing with D1 coaches, the ego thing factors in as well. Then, you add in the factor of Pitino having a famous coaching dad, and it's no wonder the guy comes off the way he does.
In the end, it all comes down to results. Win games, and nobody will care what Pitino says. On the other hand, lose games, and nobody will care what he says, either.