Phil Jackson back to the Lakers - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

LoganBuck · 06-14-2005, 01:18 PM

Per ESPNews.

He might find it a little more difficult without Shaq.

Chip R · 06-14-2005, 01:19 PM

Phil's like the guy who kept hitting himself in the head with a hammer. Someone asked him why he did it and he said, "Becasue it feels so good when I stop."

RedFanAlways1966 · 06-14-2005, 01:20 PM

Good! The soap opera is not over in L.A.. Makes for a more interesting NBA season when there is controversy and Kobe does not run the team in L.A..

KronoRed · 06-14-2005, 01:24 PM

Will Kobe listen is my question? or will he pitch a fit? I know Kobe had to approve this move, but maybe he thinks it's more for the other guys who aren't picking up the slack

Reds4Life · 06-14-2005, 01:31 PM

I've always had a lot of respect for Phil, he's one of the best ego managers ever, but this is a horrible decision. I give it maybe 3 weeks before it's going to be Phil v. Kobe II in a cage match.

Chip R · 06-14-2005, 01:45 PM

It was probably between the Lakers and the Knicks. Can't say I don't blame him for not going to the Knicks with Isiah in charge and with the state of their current team. Plus his woman is the owner's daughter so a bi-coastal thing may not be real good for their relationship.

Jaycint · 06-14-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

It was probably between the Lakers and the Knicks. Can't say I don't blame him for not going to the Knicks with Isiah in charge and with the state of their current team. Plus his woman is the owner's daughter so a bi-coastal thing may not be real good for their relationship.

Agreed on the Knicks thing. They are years away from being competitive. A front office almost as inept as our beloved Reds.

Roy Tucker · 06-14-2005, 07:05 PM

$30M over 3 years would allow for me to put up with a lot of crap. Although I don't think Phil needs the dough....

My thought was that he wants to recreate the Jordan and the Bulls team with Kobe as the established superstar. Kobe showed signs of maturity this past season. He just played ball and kept his mouth shut.

The Lakers roster needs a *lot* of work though and I think they're spending cap hamstrung.

LoganBuck · 06-14-2005, 09:46 PM

I don't know if they play their cards right with the 13th pick they could get a credible defensive player. A good shot blocker with size would be ideal.

Unassisted · 06-14-2005, 10:15 PM

Has anyone read Phil's post-2004-season book? I had the impression from media reports that the things Phil said about Kobe in the book damaged that relationship beyond repair.

Reds4Life · 06-14-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

Has anyone read Phil's post-2004-season book? I had the impression from media reports that the things Phil said about Kobe in the book damaged that relationship beyond repair.

Perhaps after this season Kobe realized the Lakers need to be more than a one man show to win. Losing can do a lot to change someone's attitude.

But I doubt it.

06-14-2005, 01:18 PM	#1
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,580	Phil Jackson back to the Lakers Per ESPNews. He might find it a little more difficult without Shaq. __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

06-14-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,211	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers Phil's like the guy who kept hitting himself in the head with a hammer. Someone asked him why he did it and he said, "Becasue it feels so good when I stop." __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

06-14-2005, 01:20 PM	#3
RedFanAlways1966 For a Level Playing Field Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oakwood, OH Posts: 11,240	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers Good! The soap opera is not over in L.A.. Makes for a more interesting NBA season when there is controversy and Kobe does not run the team in L.A.. __________________ Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.

06-14-2005, 01:24 PM	#4
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers Will Kobe listen is my question? or will he pitch a fit? I know Kobe had to approve this move, but maybe he thinks it's more for the other guys who aren't picking up the slack __________________ Go Gators!

06-14-2005, 01:31 PM	#5
Reds4Life Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,918	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers I've always had a lot of respect for Phil, he's one of the best ego managers ever, but this is a horrible decision. I give it maybe 3 weeks before it's going to be Phil v. Kobe II in a cage match. __________________ Pessimists are well informed optimists

06-14-2005, 01:45 PM	#6
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,211	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers It was probably between the Lakers and the Knicks. Can't say I don't blame him for not going to the Knicks with Isiah in charge and with the state of their current team. Plus his woman is the owner's daughter so a bi-coastal thing may not be real good for their relationship. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

06-14-2005, 07:05 PM	#8
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,111	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers $30M over 3 years would allow for me to put up with a lot of crap. Although I don't think Phil needs the dough.... My thought was that he wants to recreate the Jordan and the Bulls team with Kobe as the established superstar. Kobe showed signs of maturity this past season. He just played ball and kept his mouth shut. The Lakers roster needs a lot of work though and I think they're spending cap hamstrung. __________________ "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

06-14-2005, 09:46 PM	#9
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,580	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers I don't know if they play their cards right with the 13th pick they could get a credible defensive player. A good shot blocker with size would be ideal. __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

06-14-2005, 10:15 PM	#10
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,220	Re: Phil Jackson back to the Lakers Has anyone read Phil's post-2004-season book? I had the impression from media reports that the things Phil said about Kobe in the book damaged that relationship beyond repair. __________________ /r/reds

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