Phil Jackson is a legend. That is said. His stints on the benches of the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers brought him back 11 rings. But it’s going back now. The NBA is no longer the same. And it’s still different from six years ago, when he – catastrophically – managed the New York Knicks. His vision is outdated. His leadership skills are limited.
Despite this, he still enjoys a certain influence. Especially with Jeanie Buss, his ex-fiancée who is at the head of the famous Californian franchise. Already an advisor to the owner, Jackson will also have a say in the choice of the future coach, as Adrian Wojnarowski confides.
The Lakers fired Frank Vogel after finishing one of the worst seasons in their history. The work ahead promises to be monstrous and the new coach will have increased pressure on his shoulders. It is therefore essential to make the right choice.
Phil Jackson was not very brilliant in this area. He named Derek Fisher et Jeff Hornacek at the Knicks. Two failures. He wanted to name Kurt Rambiswhose records in the NBA are catastrophic.
Rambis, precisely, is also part of the committee which will have to choose the next coach. Just like his wife Linda, a great friend of Buss. Rob Pelinkaa maligned GM, will have a say just like Magic Johnson – also known for his errors of judgement. The Lakers are in deep shit.
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