<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Laker General Manager Mitch Kupchak tried to put an 82-game season behind him Thursday, casting an eye to what lies ahead and mentioning Phil Jackson as a feasible coaching candidate to separate the Lakers from their deep-seated troubles. As the players descended on team headquarters in El Segundo for one of the last times this season ? lockers had to be cleaned and exit meetings had to be conducted ? Kupchak said the former Laker coach was a "viable candidate."Jackson has been spotted at the team offices numerous times in the last two months, often to visit longtime girlfriend and team executive Jeanie Buss. Jackson also attended an April 7 game at Staples Center in the luxury suite of team owner Jerry Buss, a scene played out in front of a national television audience. Jackson and the Lakers abruptly parted ways last June, with Buss suggesting Jackson's triangle offense had run its course after five seasons. </div> Source The more Kupchak is involved with the PJax "talks" the more concern I have for PJax coming back. The best case scenario would be for PJax to take on the GM and head coaching role for the Lakers.
Hey guys this is my first time posting a message but Phil Jackson is not the answer to our Laker's coaching job. He is getting very old and chances are that he won't be able to go very long. I know Laker fans are exicited about Phil Jackson coming back to the Lakers as a coach but lets not waste our money on this old guy. I would rather prefer the Lakers to get a young coach who emphasizes defense and has the energy and the leadership to lead the Lakers back to the glory land.
Phil Jackon isn't the best Coach ever, that's true. But i'd take him in a heartbeat, I just don't think we can get anyone better. I'd take Larry Brown over Phil anyday ,tho. If only he was an option... lets preach some DEFENSE.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting pimpdaddy33:</div><div class="quote_post">Hey guys this is my first time posting a message but Phil Jackson is not the answer to our Laker's coaching job. He is getting very old and chances are that he won't be able to go very long. I know Laker fans are exicited about Phil Jackson coming back to the Lakers as a coach but lets not waste our money on this old guy. I would rather prefer the Lakers to get a young coach who emphasizes defense and has the energy and the leadership to lead the Lakers back to the glory land.</div> He's not a grandpa for god's sakes. I don't think he'll break down anytime soon beacuse of his "age"
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting pimpdaddy33:</div><div class="quote_post">cmon now this is his third time coming back, i doubt it if he can be as productive as he was before</div> I don't think his age or productivity are a concern. He's had a year off to rest and re-energize, plus PJax has plenty of assistants to do most of the grunt work for them. I'm open to your idea of a young, energetic coach though. I really like Eric Musselman, he did an outstanding job with the Warriors and he's a no non-sense coach who preaches defense. He would be third on my wish list behind PJax and Larry Brown. A year under Hubie Brown and Mike Fratello will just add to Musselman's experience.
