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Report: Jackson could still join Magic

Found June 06, 2012 on NESN.com:
PLAYERS: Brian Shaw
TEAMS: Orlando Magic
Phil Jackson may be trying to work his magic in Orlando very soon. SI.com reports that the former NBA head coach is still interested in a job with the Orlando Magic where he would serve as the top personnel person for the Magic. This actually challenges an Orlando Sentinel report from a little less than a week ago that stated Jackson no longer had interest in the position. If Jackson were to get the job, he would reportedly work remotely from Los Angeles where he currently lives. Sam Vincent, who played for the Bulls when Jackson was an assistant in...
Original Story: http://www.nesn.com/2012/06/report-ph...
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