PHIL JACKSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Phil Jackson Takes His Laker Girlfriend to Dinner

No proposals tonight T… Celebrities including legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson and his girlfriend Jeanie Buss enjoy dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica over the weekend. Jeanie, the Executive VP of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, refused to answer any questions about the possibility of Phil returning to the Lakers. Phil has 11 rings, the least he could do is...
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Phil Jackson talks no more coaching, the Lakers, and Brian Shaw's struggle

When Phil Jackson talks -- or Tweets – people listen. Whether people actually believe him or not is a completely different story, particularly when the former head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls and arguably the greatest basketball coach of all-time confesses that his coaching days are over. How many times have we heard this song? Jackson said as...
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Phil Jackson: Los Angeles Lakers are a “mess”

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently at a crossroads going into next season after having an unsuccessful season; they have financial obligations out of the wazoo and then there is Dwight Howard. Phil Jackson, who is still out there promoting his book, and you know, who is engaged with Jeanie Buss was very outspoken – [...]The post Phil Jackson: Los Angeles Lakers are a “mess”...
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Phil Jackson on Lakers: “They’re a Mess”

Phil Jackson can do or say no wrong in the hearts and minds of many Los Angeles Lakers fans, and rightfully so, he brought five championships to the city so he gets a fair amount of rope. The former Lakers coach has always been one to keep it real, and he did so when he commented on the status of the franchise during a “Live Talks Los Angeles” event on Wednesday in Glendale....
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Phil Jackson: I’m not kidding myself, I’m done coaching

Plenty of Los Angeles Lakers fans are still holding out hope that they may see Phil Jackson patrolling their sideline once again in the near future. According to Jackson, that is not going to happen. At an event hosted by former Lakers center John Salley on Wednesday to promote his book, “Eleven Rings: The Soul [...]
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Because you want to know who Phil Jackson is picking

We can bore you with our expert analysis of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat, but we decided that it was much more important for everyone to know who Phil Jackson is picking. While at a book signing, Phil didn’t go deep into his pearls of wisdom as to why, but here is who he taking: There ya have it. The man with more rings has the Spurs winning it...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

By creating publicity, is Jackson hurting image?

LOS ANGELES He might coach the Nets. He might get involved with the Lakers again. He might take a front-office job in Toronto. If an NBA team lands in Seattle, hell run the whole thing as an omniscient dictator. He loves Michael Jordan. He loves Kobe Bryant. MJ was a better leader than Kobe. Hes not trying to make a fuss with that comparison. But seriously, Kobe, he loves...
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21 days ago  |  Discuss
TWO OF THE GREATS

Kobe responds to Phil's comparison

Kobe Bryant tweeted a response to Phil Jackson comparing him with Michael Jordan in his upcoming book. See what he said.

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May 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Raptors reportedly working to sign Phil Jackson as team president

Earlier this month, a report surfaced that indicated Phil Jackson is anxious to return to the NBA next season in some sort of capacity that may not be coaching. As you might expect, several teams have already expressed interest in bringing Jackson on board. However, it may surprise you to hear that the Toronto Raptors are believed to be a frontrunner. According to ESPN.com, the Raptors...
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April 30, 2013  |  2 Comments
COME ON BACK

Jackson interested in NBA return

Phil Jackson is making it known that he is interested in returning to the NBA in some capacity, whether it's coaching or front office.

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April 17, 2013  |  Discuss
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