sports.espn.go.com - 7/3/2009
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Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.
nba.com - 7/3/2009
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nba.com —
After receiving results of medical tests, Lakers head
coach Phil Jackson has announced he will return to
coach the team for the 2009-10 season. "After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John Moe, I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an ...
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LAKERS: Phil Jackson Will Return for 2009-10 Season
mkrob.com - 7/4/2009
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mkrob.com —
Phil Jackson will return to coach the NBA
champion Lakers for at least one more season, the
Hall of Famer announced today. Jackson, 63, received positive news on a battery of medical tests and made his decision known today. He held an option on the two-year contract extension he ...
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Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Will Return For 2009-2010 Season
binarybasketball.com - 7/3/2009
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binarybasketball.com —
The LA Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers
coach Phil Jackson will return to LA again next
season. Many thought, myself included, that if Phil Jackson were to win a ring with the Lakers and stand alone as the NBA coach with the most championships he would retire. Well, I was ...
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Phil Jackson Will Return to LA to Coach Lakers Next Season
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BREAKING NEWS: Jackson Back In Action?
Lakers of Fire —
... Or at least that is the story according to ESPN who claims have sources saying that Phil Jackson returning to the bench next year is a virtual certainty. Phil hasn’t yet made any public declarations himself as his early July deadline to make a decision draws near, but ESPN’s story provides some solid confirmation on what many had expected to happen for a few weeks now. ...
The Week in Review
The Bull Gator —
... 7. Mighty Putty – Regardless of who the Los Angeles Lakers bring in to help defend their title, Phil Jackson is the glue that…well, you know. ...
The Gift and the Curse
Forum Blue And Gold —
... Coaching and Chemistry: It’s been reported that Phil Jackson will return for the final year of his contract. This confirmation puts to end the rumors of Rambis or Coach K taking over and allows us to concentrate on how Phil will get the most out of Artest. I actually think a move like this will invigorate Phil in that Artest is the type of player that is a challenge to coach - but challenges that lead to success are often the most rewarding. In a previous post, Bill Bridges made two key points in regards to Phil and the (potential) mindset of the ...
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sportsbybrooks.com 7/3/2009 — After flirting with the idea of only coaching home games ( Mitch Kupchak : “Not bloody likely!” ), then mulling retirement, Phil Jackson announced today that he’s returning as coach of the Lakers, full time. Apparently finished with ...
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lakeshowlife.com 7/3/2009 — He's baaaaack
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Phil Jackson will return as head coach for the 2009-10 season.
“After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John Moe, I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an NBA season with another long playoff postseason. All ...
Signing Ron Artest is a smart move by Lakers - Los Angeles Times
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Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
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