And Jackson's certainly got plenty of money and if he feels like coaching again, he can get a phat contract from the Knicks or elsewhere in a matter of minutes. Turn off the reality distortion field. Jackson's got zero interest in going back to an organization that threw him under the bus once already to placate a selfish loser who's going to turn out to be an albatross for the remainder of his contract.
Like I posted in the Rudy resignation thread, this is a possiblity, not a probability. But all parties involved have gone on record as saying that they could make it work. I doubt Phil will come back but I think he's intrigued by the prospect of turning Kobe and Lamar into MJ & Scottie II. He likes L.A., he enjoys the attention, and of all the "open" positions, it's probably the job with the best chance of getting into the playoffs. Although Phil has flirted with the Knicks I don't see him going back soon for two reasons, Isiah has hamstrung this squad for years to come, and I don't think he wants to step on Red Holzman's legacy. With that said, the question is: will the challenge + pay be < or > the stress + anxiety.
Personally, I really dont care about all of the drama. Wake me up when the Lakers sign thier new permanant coach. Phil can keep surfing in the Indian Ocean for all I care!
I don't think he wants to step on Red Holzman's legacy. I *think* it was on the Dan Patrick (radio) show today that they listed this Holzman as a reason that he would consider the Knicks.
Turn off the reality distortion field. Jackson's got zero interest in going back to an organization that threw him under the bus Not what Phil says.
What amount of money is there that would cause Phil Jackson to embarrass himself enough to go back to coach the Kobe Lakers. How could he possibly coach the egotistical loser he tore apart in his book? More important -- Why should he? This is not the Kobe+Shaq Lakers, so there is no chance of a ring. Kobe is talented, but not good enough to carry the team to an NBA title. Dear Phil -- It's just not worth going back.
chicobangs, -The sun will rise in the West -they'll find a cure for cancer -Warren Sapp will star in the Broadway revival of "Rent" -Monkeys will sprout wings and fly from my butt before this happens. wow, you sound pretty confident there cuz. Tell you what ... the action's right here. What type of odds you giving? Gotta be at least 10,000-1, right (I mean the odds W. Sapp staring in Rent are longer than that's probably a bargain). Anyway, just let me know what size you're interested in.
will the challenge + pay be < or> the stress + anxiety. don't forget hiz zen powers. stress and anxiety just melt awaaaaaaay.......
wow, you sound pretty confident there cuz. Tell you what ... the action's right here. What type of odds you giving? Odds? Feh. I'll bet you a WHOLE CRISP NEW DOLLAR on it.
God I hope Phil doesn't come back. I get tired of seeing the Laker dram be the top story on SportsCenter. Even in the middle of July, it's Lakers, Lakers, Yankees, Lakers. I think it detracts from the sports credibility of Sportscenter.
it would be crazy if he returns to the lakers but we all know money talks more i bet he will enjoy coaching kobe by lowerin his minutes and at the same time he will screw kobe in the process if he coaches the lakers he will make butler the star player
I think it detracts from the sports credibility of Sportscenter. Isn't that like detracting from the talent of Tara Re- Paris Hilt- Jessica Simps- - man, modern society makes this sentence too easy to complete.
I have to say that it will be unprecedented given Phil Jackson's trajectory as a coach to come back after leaving the job like he did, but if you take into consideration that he likes a challenge and this one looks like it would be a great one, if not the greatest for any coach to get this young talented player (Kobe) to listen and play at the level that Phil used to have in Michael Jordan and getting him to commit to the team will be very interesting to watch. On the other hand there is $$$$$$ and money nowadays plays an important role given the fact that most of the decisions in sports are based on $$$$$ lately, I would say there is a chance we might see it happenedBy the way big Diesel say today that he whishes Phil the best if he decides to come back to the Lakers. Last but not least let's remember the relationship with the VP which looks pretty solid given the time they've been together. The VP looks eager to see Jackson coach her team again and who knows if that might influence Jackson's decision. In the end I think that after all have being said and done it is up to the Phil Jackson to make the ultimate decision, and that my friend is the truth of the matter in this discussion.
phil should go to the clippers to get even with the lakers for disrespecting him when he ask for an extension a raise r get the highest paid coachin job and screw kobe at the same time
