<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Now along comes the latest tangle in the web as the Lakers' front office has broken off negotiations with coach Phil Jackson on a new contract. It's certainly far too early to think that Jackson's run in LA is over, especially with him just one set of shiny rings away from breaking the tie with Red Auerbach as the coach with the most world championships in history. But if it did happen, if Jackson walked off to retirement or a new challenge, there is an obvious solution for the Lakers. Rudy T.</div> Link
Whenever Jackson leaves L.A. I think he will be replaced by Byron Scott, especially if Kobe stays. I've heard they have a good relationship.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Phreeze:</div><div class="quote_post">Whenever Jackson leaves L.A. I think he will be replaced by Byron Scott, especially if Kobe stays. I've heard they have a good relationship.</div> everytime I see B.Scott's name for some reason I always think of Byron Allen and think WTF they want him for a coach??? LOL goin' senile in my old age I'm guessin....
If or when PJ leaves the Lakers, there will be several candidates applying for the job. I'm sure it will be a short list and I imagine Byron Scott will be on there, and possibly Jim O-Brien if he's available. You might also here Doc Rivers or Mike Fratello's name tossed in there as well.
I think Pat Riley might be tempted to return. Rudy Tomjanovich might be interested in coaching LA but will the Lakers management want to accept him with a lot of great coaches looking for new jobs?
