LWO Is Back...Phil Jackson Assumes Role Of Consultant To Lakers:blessed:

[Newzz]

Phil Jackson has been in touch with Mitch Kupchak on multiple occasions over the past few weeks to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jackson has taken on an informal role of consultant.

"Even though he doesn't have an official role with us, he's a consultant of sorts," said Kupchak.

"We discussed some things, me and Mitch in the past couple of weeks, bouncing things around," said Jackson.

The Lakers sought out Jackson's opinion and he said that there is no issue with Kupchak or Jim Buss.

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Phil Jackson and Mitch Kupchak have been talking about the Lakers recently. He's not coaching again but has become a "consultant" of sorts.
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Phil told me "We discussed some things, me and Mitch in the past couple of weeks, bouncing things around."
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Phil: "They asked if I can be of assistance. I said, ‘Yeah, I'll help in whatever area you need to have help.”
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Jeanie Buss: "My brother, Jim, and Mitch know Phil is a phone call away. He's always available. He would always do anything to help."
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Jackson and Kupchak have a great relationship despite Jackson being passed over for the Lakers job.

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Jackson and Kupchak now can laugh about the midnight phone call Jackson got from Kupchak telling him D'Antoni was the pick.
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Mitch told me, "To be honest with you I think (Phil) was upset that I woke him up. Other than that, I don’ think there’s anything there."
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Jackson said he has "no intention of coaching" but smiled when told intentions change. "I know. Don’t they?"
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Jeanie obviously would love Phil to coach the Lakers but said she won't make a play to take Jim's role in basketball operations.
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Jeanie: "My dad set things up for us going forward in a system that he felt confident in in and I have complete confidence in his will.”
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Phil and Jeanie were the face of the Lakers at this TWC event tonight. Phil even had a gold tie on. No D'Antoni sighting.

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Phil on Jim Buss: “He traveled with the team in 2001 or 2002. Sometimes I'd leave him behind if he didn't make the plane on time."

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Phil said he has no issues with Jim Buss but doesn't have much of a relationship with him either. "We've always had a casual relationship."

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Phil not taking any jobs has made him essentially a Lakers consultant in the short-term and maybe something more long-term

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Phil said he's only texted with Dwight twice. The first time Dwight wanted to make sure it was him, the second time he texted him advice.

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Phil thinks Kobe wants to tie Jordan with six rings and surpass him in the all-time scoring list before he retires.

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Jeanie on Phil: "He's part of my life & part of my family. He's always in the Laker world no matter if he has an official position or not.”

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You should have seen the smiles on the faces of Lakers players as Phil talked to them tonight. Even Kupchak was smiling.

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Jackson sounded like a Lakers exec at one point: "I'm trying to find a way to bring the team back to prominence...

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... through getting a contract resolution going and signing the people they have to sign."

A month ago, Phil Jackson was all set to take on a front office role for the ‘new’ Seattle Supersonics franchise.

Of course, that didn’t work out as the Sacramento Kings, who were on the chopping block remained in California leaving Jackson, a thirteen-time NBA Champion out of work.

So what’s a lonely former coach to do? Return to his former stomping grounds, apparently.

While Jackson was very clear last week that he no longer wanted to coach in the NBA, a front office role is something that has intrigued him and he’s apparently found a role with his former Los Angeles Lakers.

And yall thought the LWO was gonna just die off?





The GOAT Coach is back with the GOAT franchise





#LWO get in here brehs and let's rejoice.


"The Feast" begins in less than 21 hours, Phil Jackson is back with the LWO, and D'Antoni will be soon gone forever from the Land Of The Champions

 

[IGSaint12]

 

[gho3st]

 

[James Carter]

:peace:

 

[Sinnerman]

 

[EddieMurfee]

HIRE SHAW

 

[Newzz]

HIRE SHAW

Yes



The Triangle Offense to return in the 2014 season?

 

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[Hersh]

fire Dan. hire shaw. amnesty arrest and let's go

 

[Broke Wave]

Live pic of Lakers Practice Facility

We're back brehs

 

[Christian3o5]

 

[LezJepzin]

Now, If he can throw his brother in law Jim Buss in the bushes and have his boo Jeanie call the shots, then things will get interesting.

 

[AITheAnswerAI]

smug Phil...someone make it happen

 

[Captain Crunch]

Ya'll hyped about consultants now?
@Bilz get in here

 

[Real]