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It's a sign: Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson against casino ads at the New Orleans Arena
It's a sign: Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson against casino ads at the New Orleans Arena
L.A. coach says casino sponsor a bad message
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
thelakersnation.com — L.A. Times : Jerry Buss wants Phil Jackson to coach the Lakers for years to come, but... there’s one small problem: Jackson isn’t quite ready to commit beyond this season. Jackson stayed consistent with an overall reluctance to look into the future when asked Tuesday about recent ... (more) Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job intrigues him - Los Angeles Times
Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job intrigues him - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Scott finished the last of his 14-year career playing for the Lakers in 1996-97, after spending three... years away with two other teams. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher were rookies. That makes the Lakers' job all the more interesting for Scott. "I played ... (more) Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job ...
15 Thoughts vs. New Orleans 11/14
15 Thoughts vs. New Orleans 11/14
blazeoflove.com — Hello 4 game winning streak!  Hello 2-0 start to a road trip! Hello next victim New Orleans! ... Tonight probably marks the toughest test for the Blazers yet.  A game against a home Hornets squad coming off a loss to the oh-so-hated ... (more) 15 Thoughts vs. New Orleans 11/14
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Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
SLAM Online — ... Hornets would defend the juggernaut Lakers; and which of these two Western Conference giants would send the first message of the season. Meanwhile, Phil Jackson had other things on his mind. The Zen Master was busy railing against what he perceives as hypocrisy from the NBA; Jackson can’t understand how the League can take such a strong stand against gambling (see: Donaghy, Tim), and yet still allow the Hornets to promote a casino in their gym. From the Times-Picayune: “We talked about this last year, ” Jackson ...

NBA Essentials: Ink We Believe In
FanHouse — ... 3. New Orleans Times-Picayune. Speaking of Shinn ...Phil Jackson comments on the duality of the Hornets owner's strict Christian beliefs with the endless Harrah's Casino ads all about New Orleans Arena. ...

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