Found November 14, 2012 on Terez Owens: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Good luck winning without me T… Lakers fan may not be at peace with Mike D’Antoni becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, instead of the Zen Master, but as you can see…Phil will be just fine –  We received this pic of the 11 time NBA Championship coach, who was enjoying a little breakfast in Los Angeles this morning. Hopefully moving forward, he’ll get the respect he so rightfully deserves.-TO A Phil Jackson Gif Just Because Funny Lakers And Mike Brown Fired Gallery
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