As funny as I think it would be to have Phil as the asst coach and President, I think it would lead to problems.
To me, this is the biggest bang: credibility. Phil would bring a "Phil Jackson in Portland? They must be doing things there" vibe that could attract sponsors and free agents. I think that whatever PA pays Phil will earn double that when all is said and done.
Meyers Leonard can do cartwheels, this pales in comparison. Sounds good to me. But if we were to get Shaw I doubt he'd do that. I've been impressed with Olshey so as long as there's no issue there it'd be pretty cool. This entire organization could use some zen.
I thought most felt that the Blazers needed a non-basketball type in the president's position? What type of marketing/managing/budgeting/planning/outreach/organizational experience can Phil Jackson bring to the Blazers? I don't see any of those being Jackson's strong suit...
Maybe he would bring Jeannie with him and let her run the business side. Out with Mensah, in with Jeannie
Phil Jackson butted heads with management in Chicago and in LA I don't think him and Olshey would be a very good fit Then there's Bert Kolde
Shaq could ask too, but I would not want him either. Certainly Jordan has proved that point. Jackson is an arrogant prick. One that has a shit load of money and has no reason to work hard. I think he would mail it in.
Well, Shaq wasn't a coach for almost 20 years, and neither was Jordan. That kind of makes a difference.
Yeah you are right it makes a difference. But in Phil's case not enough. Can you really see him willing to work hard? Willing to live in Portland year round? A guy who couldn't even show Jerry West respect when Jerry was his boss? I would put him in the "no way in hell" category as being good at this job. Let alone putting up with PA.
Because it would bring credibility to the franchise. Fans, players, businesses would see that they're bringing in someone who has the past record of a winner. Very much like the Big Tuna.
His name alone would sell tickets. He has a close friend who is working in a similar position working with a different team making a huge amount of money for that organization. It would not surprise me at all if he used that friend as an advisor. Also, give the man credit he is highly intelligent. You don't do what he does and not not intelligent. I think he would learn the job fairly quickly.
Phil Jackson kissing sponsors asses to get them to renew their box suites. Personally I can not see it. No one would suggest he is not smart. The problem is he is too smart for this job. Really smart people often are very arrogant. It is hard for them to put up with people who are not smart. He and Olshey would get along though, because of Neil's experience in a soap opera.
I don't see it. Do people buy tickets to see Phil Jackson sit next to Paul Allen? Does Phil Jackson's presence increase the business base in Portland (where sponsorship revenue comes from)? Does Phil Jackson lead to a lucrative TV contract? The Portland market is what it is, adding a "name" doesn't change the fundamentals of the available revenue streams.
