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Is Phil Jackson a Great Coach or Just Plain Lucky?
Is Phil Jackson a Great Coach or Just Plain Lucky?
The Zen Master. The man who has inherited some of the greatest teams in basketball. With L.A.'s recent surge in the Finals, now more than ever, the question of Phil's legacy crossed my mind. Many greats, such as Red Auerbach, have claimed Jackson to be one of the luckiest coaches in the history of sports. And it's hard to disagree. Now while I think Auerbach may have been a little off, (after all his championships in Boston consisted of some of the greatest to play the game and killed ...
Alonzo Mourning bashes Phil Jackson
Alonzo Mourning bashes Phil Jackson
nogutsglory.blogspot.com — NBA great, philanthropist and author Alonzo Mourning can now add washed up trash talker to his resume since retiring from the NBA. Recently, Mourning stated that Phil Jackson is a horrible or incapable coach. To tell you the truth, Phil doesn't have ... (more) Alonzo Mourning bashes Phil Jackson
The 5 Worst Moments in Kobe Bryant's Life
The 5 Worst Moments in Kobe Bryant's Life
redsarmy.com — He might be on the cusp of his 4th NBA title, but I thought this would be a great time to take a look back at the low points of Kobe Bryant's career. 5. 2004-2005 NBA Finals  The heavily favored Lakers got demolished in 5 games by the Detroit Pistons. Here's how NBA.com summarized ... (more) The 5 Worst Moments in Kobe Bryant's Life
Phil Takes the Lakers on a Field Trip
ballerblogger.com — Luke Walton: "At the end of practice today, Phil called us to the middle circle. He said everybody meet in the hotel lobby at 7:30 for a mandatory team bus tonight. Where are we going? Good question. I have no idea. Maybe we’ll see Mickey at Disney World or visit Epcot, go see a movie. Who knows?" (more) Phil Takes the Lakers on a Field Trip
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Memo To All Laker Haters: You Need Us
Lake Show Life | A Los Angeles Lakers Blog — This one goes out to all of you who make  fun of Kobe’s mean mug. This one goes out to all of you who claim Phil Jackson is nothing more than lucky. This one goes out to all of you who talk trash on Lamar Odom’s pimptacular sense of style. This one goes out to all of you who make non-stop Kobe rape jokes. (Even though he was never found guilty, and the accuser was an American Idol reject and star****er — according to those who knew her, in high school she talked incessantly about wanting to become famous ...

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