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Lakers' Phil Jackson may have commitment issues - Los Angeles Times
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 days. ...
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
Lakers' Lamar Odom sets his mind to new role off the bench - Los Angeles Times
Lakers' Lamar Odom sets his mind to new role off the bench - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — It's only four games into the season, but Odom has seen his playing time equal to those... of a starter. Odom is second on the team in minutes played (26.8), and he has been on the court at the finish of games. He is fourth in scoring (10.0), third in ... (more) Lakers' Lamar Odom sets his mind to new role off the ...
Lakers Stand Alone
Lakers Stand Alone
laballtalk.com — The Los Angeles Lakers are now the only undefeated team in the league. Share some thoughts...... (more) Lakers Stand Alone
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Byron Scott Wants to Coach the Lakers
SLAM Online — Better stop hemming and hawing Phil, or else someone may take your job.

Meet The Next Coach Of The Lakers
RealClearSports - Blog — ... Jackson can opt out after this year and his medical issues could factor into his decision. Jackson has had both hips replaced and coaches from a special chair that helps alleviates his hip and back pains. It’s the constant plane rides and hotel rooms that wear on Jackson: ...

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Lakers beef up on defense - Los Angeles Times
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As it stands Vladimir, Radmanovic is the starting small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is known for his three-point shooting—a great asset when you have two seven-footers in the paint.  The problem with Radmanovic is when he is ...
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