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Shaq: Phil started Kobe feud
Shaquille O'Neal said he hasn't ruled out a return to the Lakers as a free agent in 2010. He also… Read Read Comments
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 Is An Evil Genius
Phil Jackson Is An Evil Genius
deuceofdavenport.com — So let me get this straight because I'm a bit confused. Shaq never had any problems with... Kobe. That whole feud was made up like a wrestling feud. According to him, Phil is the Vince McMahon of the NBA . "I think it was all designed by Phil," he said. "Because, if you think about it, Phil ... (more) Phil Jackson Is An Evil Genius
Antoine Walker's: Stat line of the week #3
Antoine Walker's: Stat line of the week #3
nogutsglory.blogspot.com — This week's NBA games were filled with excitement and great games. The Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta... Hawks on Tuesday 103-102, handing the team its first loss of the season. And the mighty Los Angeles Lakers lost its first game of the season on Friday falling victim to the Iverson led ... (more) Antoine Walker's: Stat line of the week #3
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Kobe, Shaq, and Phil at fault for L.A. Lakers split
HoopsVibe NBA Blog — ... coach Phil Jackson. "I think it was all designed by Phil," he said. "Because, if you think about it, Phil never called us into the office and said, `Both of you, shut the (heck) up.’ Never did that in four years. He knew that when I read something, I was going to get upset. And he knew Kobe was going to always come out and play hard. "So I think it was all done by design." (November 14 ...

Shaq and the Blame Game
Fanster.comShaq and the Blame Game Now the Kobe break-up is Phil Jackson's fault. Taking a page out of Stern's book, I guess he thinks that if he just keeps talking everyone will eventually believe him. ...

Shaq and the Blame Game
Bright Side Of The SunShaq and the Blame Game Now the Kobe break-up is Phil Jackson's fault. Taking a page out of Stern's book, I guess he thinks that if he just keeps talking everyone will eventually believe him.

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