Will Phil Jackson Coach Next Season?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/06/01 17:00:00

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Phil Jackson is not only the most successful basketball coach of all time, but probably the most enigmatic and unpredictable. You never know what you're going to get with the Zen Master, as far as his approach goes, but more often than not, if you're an NBA team that employs him, you will get wins. And perhaps a championship or two along the way. Jackson retired after the 2011 season as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, bringing his total NBA championship count to 11.

Jackson won six NBA championships with two separate three-peats in the 1990s with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's Chicago Bulls. His Lakers led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal dominated the early 2000s, as they won three straight championships and made four NBA Finals appearances by 2004. After some conflict with Kobe and a brief hiatus, Jackson returned and won two more championships with the Lakers.

Jackson reportedly refused the Orlando Magic's offer to return to the sidelines. Meanwhile, the team of his playing days, the New York Knicks, are out of the race due to retaining coach Mike Woodson. Now the speculation continues. Will Phil Jackson, who has absolutely nothing to prove and no shortage of money, coach again next NBA season? Or is he finally ready to embrace the retired life?

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Kern 2012/06/04 17:25:12

No

I'm still pissed at him for leaving the Bulls.

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jacktown kid 2012/06/04 15:22:58

No

Stay retire Phil

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WeaverJannie27911289 2012/06/04 14:35:45
AngelaDuke 2012/06/04 02:09:56
the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/03 23:54:09

Yes

Never Say Never

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Green Living Guy 2012/06/03 19:45:22

Yes

It would be such positive a step for Phil to come home and build a great dynasty. Go where you played as a basketball player. Yes be the Coach of the NY Knicks. You would create an Empire in the Empire State!

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cebo 2012/06/03 15:48:12

No

what's left for him to accomplish or prove? maybe ego tripping would bring him back huh?

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joe mauro 2012/06/02 22:48:18

Yes

he is talking to a team in nepal the zen hens!

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goinpostal 2012/06/02 19:25:19

No

only if his team is stack with talent.

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Bob DiN 2012/06/02 09:32:47

Yes

Someone will give him big big bucks.

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gregaj7 2012/06/02 04:13:18

No

He should stay out of it for the rest of his life. While the last 'note' was extremely sour, the rest of the 'song' was #1.

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beach bum 2012/06/02 00:35:09

Yes

yes

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Caedus01 Sith Lord of the P... 2012/06/01 23:39:51

No

But I wish he would go back to LA

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wes 2012/06/01 21:21:58

Yes

I'm sure if the money's right...........I would......

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Ray 2012/06/01 19:52:03

No

The rigors of a long season at his age, not to mention his health gives me the impression he is the next Pat Riley. A GM or VP of Basketball Operations is probably something you will see go with. But he will keep close tabs and only an earshot away from players and coaches.

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Manster 2012/06/01 19:45:47

No

If he's still dating Jerry Buss' daughter,he'll only come back as a coach for the Lakers,If their relationship is over,then it's a possibility that he could possibly return to the bench to coach the Knicks, if the money is at a level that he simply can't refuse!

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☆SPIDERPIECES☆ 2012/06/01 19:40:22

No

Jackson likes to take good teams and make them better.. I don't see him taking over some mediocre team. Also he commands about $11 millions per season

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baxter 2012/06/01 19:13:58

Yes

Yes he will

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