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All Signs Point to Phil Jackson Return
Phil Jackson speaking at a Lakers press conference.
There have been several reports from different media outlets this morning, regarding the possible return of Phil Jackson to the Lakers to coach them for a third stint. Here are some of the recent media comments from Saturday morning.
From LA Times Mike Bresnahan’s Twitter…
“Lakers are moving quickly to hire Phil Jackson, one person in the organization calling it ‘95%’ sure PJ’s the next coach of the Lakers. The Lakers plan on meeting with Phil Jackson this morning, The Times has learned. It’s his job if he wants it.”
More from Bresnahan’s Twitter…
“The Lakers have not contacted Mike D’Antoni, The Times has learned, increasing the already strong chances of the return of Phil Jackson.”
From Yahoo! Sports NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski’s Twitter…
“As Lakers meet w/ Phil Jackson today, they’ve declined meetings w/ any other candidates, source says. They’re all in on Phil,’ source says.”
From ESPN basketball analyst Jim Bowden’s Twitter…
“The process and expected return to the Lakers by Phil Jackson could happen as soon as Sunday in time for game against Kings #Lakers.”
We’ll put up more info as we find it.
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about 12 years ago
Is he healthy enough to travel with the team. I don’t know how good it would be if he just coaches the home games or something.
I agree that he is the best option by far but that would be an issue.
Team needs time either way to show what the players really can do.
Coach can neither put the ball in the basket or play defence.
about 12 years ago
I don’t believe that “only coaching home games” thing. That just seems like Phil playing games with the media. I can’t imagine the Lakers would accept him being a part-time coach.