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Lakers' Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Although team owner Jerry Buss says the job is his as long as he wants it, the Lakers' 63-year-old coach is making no promises beyond this season. > 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.
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
Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
slamonline.com — by Marcel Mutoni Prior to last night’s big Lakers/Hornets showdown, most of the focus was on the... two teams’ respective MVP candidates; how the Hornets would ... (more) Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
Buss makes clear his support of Bryant
Buss makes clear his support of Bryant
ocregister.com — Ding column: The Lakers owner has an understanding of his star these days.... (more) Buss makes clear his support of Bryant
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BallerBlogger.com — ... Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times:  “Jackson is in the first year of a two-year, $23-million contract extension, although next season is optional. After this season ends, he’ll evaluate how he feels and decide if he wants to log a 19th season as an NBA coach. Jackson, 63, has had both hips replaced and had an angioplasty procedure in 2003 to clear a blocked artery. His back and legs often feel the stress of 12 seasons as a power forward in the NBA, in case the long airplane flights and unfamiliar hotel beds aren’t enough of a reminder these ...

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