Vipa Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2084948 LOS ANGELES -- Phil Jackson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers following a reconciliation with the team that cut him loose last year after three NBA championships in five seasons. Spokesman John Black said Tuesday the team has rehired Jackson, who was let go by owner Jerry Buss last June 18. Ain't that somethin ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members funky Posted June 14, 2005 Members Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 yeah man thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Phil Jackson's a sellout, he disses Kobe Bryant badly and then he goes back to coach him?! :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mimi* Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 blah... Phil's girlfriend is Jeannie Buss, the daughter of Lakers owner Jerry Buss. She could've had something to do with his coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeKnight Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 It does not matter, they STINK anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 It does not matter, they STINK anyway.... ← However the majority of their players were injured for much of last season, yet they were in the playoff running for much of last season. They don't exactly stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesUK Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 It does not matter, they STINK anyway.... ← However the majority of their players were injured for much of last season, yet they were in the playoff running for much of last season. They don't exactly stink. ← I'm sorry did i miss all of the lakers games in this years playoff's cus i don't remember them being there :lolsign: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesSyde Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Max didnt say they were in the Playoffs, he said they were contending for them for most of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Which they we're. But I would't blame injuries on them not making it. I blame them being in the west. Just too tough a conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 (edited) Phil Jackson'd been better off coaching the Knicks, they had basically the same record as the Lakers and had key injuries to Allan Houston and Jamal Crawford and if they're healthy next year they'll end up having a better chance contending in the weaker Eastern Conference and that was he played his career, I figured he might've decided to go there but his gf and money was enough to even go back where he didn't wanna coach anymore, but even if the Lakers are healthy, they won't make it far in the playoffs unless they get Kevin Garnett or bring Shaq back but chances of that happening are slim to none, Lakers suck, ultimately I wanted him to come back and coach the Bulls but I think they'll be fine without him since Scott Skiles is an up and coming coach that's doing a damn good job. Edited June 15, 2005 by bigted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What's gonna be Weak, is how sportscenter will never leave this alone, and constantly be talking about the Lakers this offseason..As well as indy sports writers constantly making up trade rumors/Free agent rumors, invloving the Lakers and some Big star, because Phil is there now >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Injury shouldn't be used as an excuse to dismiss a poor showing in a given year, but this doesn't mean that it doesn't play a key roll in the fate of a team, and ultimately, how well they play. The Lakers certainly had their problems last year. Their frontcourt was miniscule at best, with Chris Mihm, who played pretty well, anchoring the center position, but that was about it. I don't even know if Chucky Atkins can be considered a point guard, 4 spots in the starting 5 were changed, new coach and assistent coaches, new defensive and offensive schemes... there was a lot to deal with... and they were still contending for the playoff all the way into Feb. And then we have injuries... Lamar Odom, Vlade Divac, Luke Walton, Brian Grant, Devean Georges, Slava Medvedenko and Kobe Bryant all had extensive injuries. I don't think the phrase, "they suck" really applies to the Lakers at this point. I'll prudently reserve judgement until most of their players are injury free and can actually play together. Look at Minnesota. They didn't make the playoffs either, and they had a pretty horrible season last year, but I wouldn't contribute it to the fact that "they suck." They had internal problems that manifested themselves on the court. All in all, look for the Lakers to make some moves over the summer. They have a #10 draft pick, and I believe another in the 20s. Incidentally, Allan Houston has been "injured" for the better part of the last 3 years. He's almost like Grant Hill in that respect. Also, NY is playing in the east... so if you have the same record as a team out west, that's not something to boast about. In fact, you probably shouldn't even mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbfprince Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm a little late here but I just wanted to say I agree with you Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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