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[Phoenix]

"Now, STFU Haters"

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Phil Jackson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers following a reconciliation with the team that cut him loose last year after three NBA championships in five seasons.

Spokesman John Black said Tuesday the team has rehired Jackson, who was let go by owner Jerry Buss last June 18.

A news conference was set for 5 p.m. EDT at Staples Center.

Jackson, who turns 60 in September, has had health issues in the past and underwent an angioplasty two years ago. He told ABC-TV before the opening game of the NBA Finals that he underwent a series of tests to make sure he was healthy.

Jackson agreed to a three-year contract. Terms were not announced, but it's believed he'll be earning around $10 million per year.

Jackson's dismissal a year ago set in motion a makeover of massive proportions that proved to be disastrous.

Dominant big man Shaquille O'Neal demanded a trade and superstar Kobe Bryant opted out of his contract to become a free agent the same day Jackson's five-year run as coach ended.

The futures of O'Neal and Bryant were decided the following month, with O'Neal being traded to Miami and Bryant staying with the Lakers.

Rudy Tomjanovich succeeded Jackson, signing a five-year, $30 million contract, but lasted barely half a season, citing health reasons when he suddenly resigned Feb. 2.

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[Manics]

Now all they need is Shaq to come back.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

I miss the Bulls of old. You Californians are lucky to have him.

 

[acoustix]

well this should be interesting

*tries to hold back Laker hate*

 

[themadcowtipper]

We are talking about this in the NBA thread, we have also uncovered the reason he has come back... Gaf exclusive...

 

[ToyMachine228]

Phil Jackson's the man!

 

[Eminem]

is there ANY doubt that this will be a horrible failure?

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

It'll be interesting to see how Phil does when he actually has to re-build a team as opposed to inheiriting incredible talent from someone else.

 

[bionic77]

is there ANY doubt that the Lakers will win the 2006 NBA Championship?

Fixed.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Fakers gonna miss the playoffs again and ruin phil's legacy

 

[Incognito]

Without strong contention from the Seattle Sonics, I see the Lakers running roughshod on the NBA next year culminating in their 4th championship in 6 years.

Kobe will be vindicated and Shaq am cry.

 

[bionic77]

Fakers gonna miss the playoffs again and ruin phil's legacy

You haters need the Lakers.

Even when the Lakers suck they dominate half of the basketball conversation.

 

[bionic77]

Without strong contention from the Seattle Sonics, I see the Lakers running roughshod on the NBA next year culminating in their 4th championship in 6 years.

Kobe will be vindicated and Shaq am cry.

Are you doing this to piss me?

 

[Incognito]

Hehe...

 

[Teddman]

We are talking about this in the NBA thread, we have also uncovered the reason he has come back... Gaf exclusive...

No doubt. As if he'd come out of retirement to play for anyone but his girlfriend's father's team. All the speculation was pointless, if he was coaching, it was going to be the Lakers again.

 

[themadcowtipper]

Without strong contention from the Seattle Sonics, I see the Lakers running roughshod on the NBA next year culminating in their 4th championship in 6 years.

Kobe will be vindicated and Shaq am cry.

It has begun The Curse pt2: Electric Boogaloo

 

[DMczaf]

You haters need the Lakers.

Even when the Lakers suck they dominate half of the basketball conversation.

BS! The only ones talking about the Lakers 24/7 in our threads were...YOU GUYS! The only non-Laker fan was Loki, but he went completely insane a few years back.

 

[DJ_Tet]

Exactly. Three posters talking incessantly about a bad team doesn't = dominating NBA talk.

 

[themadcowtipper]

Exactly. Three posters talking incessantly about a bad team doesn't = dominating NBA talk.

shh you'll fracture his weak little ego..you know how laker fans are

 

[bionic77]

BS! The only ones talking about the Lakers 24/7 in our threads were...YOU GUYS! The only non-Laker fan was Loki, but he went completely insane a few years back.

Laker fans didn't start this thread...

 

[themadcowtipper]

Laker fans didn't start this thread...

Hello this is a messageboard, this is news, we have to talk about something.....

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

BS! The only ones talking about the Lakers 24/7 in our threads were...YOU GUYS! The only non-Laker fan was Loki, but he went completely insane a few years back.

Seriously! You Laker fans have an inferiority complex. I've lived in LA all my life, and fans like this are why I hate the Lakers.

 

[bionic77]

Seriously! You Laker fans have an inferiority complex. I've lived in LA all my life, and fans like this are why I hate the Lakers.

How does talking about your team give you an inferiority complex? Am I supposed to hop on the bandwagon of whatever team is winning week to week?

 

[DMczaf]

How does talking about your team give you an inferiority complex? Am I supposed to hop on the bandwagon of whatever team is winning week to week?

No, but dominating threads with fake rumors of fake trades is pretty weak...

HEY GUYS! WERE TRADING 2 2ND ROUND PICKS FOR CARLOS LOOZER AND AK-47!!!

 

[Phoenix]

Hello this is a messageboard, this is news, we have to talk about something.....

Indeed, because I'm certainly not a Lakers fan. I could actually care less what happens to them (or any other NBA team) - but news is news

 

[Poody]

Cya guys next season or unless some crazy trade happens.

And, I bought season tickets to the Laker games but probably will not attend majority of them .

No, but dominating threads with fake rumors of fake trades is pretty weak...

HEY GUYS! WERE TRADING 2 2ND ROUND PICKS FOR CARLOS LOOZER AND AK-47!!!

DM that shit was bout to go down but Jack Hailey killed any chance of acquiring boozer when he leaked it.

 

[ShadowRed]

FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Phil is too good for the Fakers and that cry baby rappist Kobe "Snitch ass bitch" Bryant. Watch Konex tune change now about how Phil Jackson is the greatest.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Lakers don't deserve him back. That said, they aren't going to win shit if Kobe is still running the offense. A very talented player who's a supreme asshole and known snitch bitch. Fuck 'em, the Lakers will make the playoffs only to be swept by the Spurs or Rockets (that's right, I said that other team from Texas). PEACE.

 

[Poody]

ahaha look at the shaq jockers converge.

And it was Phillip that said he wanted to come back to coach Kobe.

 

[Teddman]

I'm sure they will add a few high-profile players to the roster during the offseason now. Jackson don't coach no scrubs.

 

[Incognito]

DM complaining about the posting habits of others?

:lol

When you learn to post something in the NBA thread that ISN'T a picture and unfunny caption, then your critique might carry some validity.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

DM complaining about the posting habits of others?

:lol

When you learn to post something in the NBA thread that ISN'T a picture and unfunny caption, then your critique might carry some validity.

"I believe this news."

 

[DMczaf]

DM complaining about the posting habits of others?

:lol

When you learn to post something in the NBA thread that ISN'T a picture and unfunny caption, then your critique might carry some validity.

Yeah, says the guy who only posts haterade damage control or unrealistic hype for teams he likes.

So, how much do you hate the Spurs today?

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Yeah, says the guy who only posts haterade damage control or unrealistic hype for teams he likes.

err welcome to sports?

 

[DMczaf]

err welcome to sports?

:lol

 

[Rorschach]

err welcome to sports?

Yeah, it's better than bandwagon jumpers. Not implying anything, just sayin'


...or am I?

 

[DMczaf]

Quiet Rorsch, or I'll have to give you another Madden beatdown.

 

[Drozmight]

Whoa! GOOD NIGHT!

 

[ParkPace]

I'm sure they will add a few high-profile players to the roster during the offseason now. Jackson don't coach no scrubs.

"Hope you're right."

 

[AB 101]

Anyone see the Shaq interview on ESPN.

Pretended he did not even know Kobe.

Those two need to grow the fuck up.

Glad Phil is back with the Lakers. Just CAN'T do worse than the feeble performance of this last season.

 

[DJ_Tet]

Anyone see the Shaq interview on ESPN.

Pretended he did not even know Kobe.

Those two need to grow the fuck up.

Glad Phil is back with the Lakers. Just CAN'T do worse than the feeble performance of this last season.

Yeah I saw that, and being a Shaq apologist, thought it was pretty lame.


woah, Phil's lost a lot of hair in the last year, check him out on ABC

 

[VPhys]

Excellent. The Lakers are now one trade away from an NBA championship.

 

[CB3]

Anyone see the Shaq interview on ESPN.

Pretended he did not even know Kobe.

Those two need to grow the fuck up.

Glad Phil is back with the Lakers. Just CAN'T do worse than the feeble performance of this last season.

Yeah i was talking to my friend about this earlier. I understand shaq doesnt like kobe and he doesnt have to, but its not like he has to be an asshole about it. Move the fuck on.

Other than that Shaq still kicks ass.

Edit: I like that show they have on ESPN that is like a reality show following him around. He can still be funny and whatnot

 

[Shinobi]

No, but dominating threads with fake rumors of fake trades is pretty weak...

HEY GUYS! WERE TRADING 2 2ND ROUND PICKS FOR CARLOS LOOZER AND AK-47!!!

<DMczaf> That rumour is such bullshit!

<Shinobi> Yep...bullshit.

>bionic> HAHAHA YOU GUYS ARE TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS AGAIN, TOPIC DOMINATION!!!11

And it was Phillip that said he wanted to come back to coach Kobe.

Right...and Kobe will be inviting Phil Jackson to his next baby shower.

Phil came back for the green, and anyone who thinks otherwise is dreaming in technicolour.

I'm sure they will add a few high-profile players to the roster during the offseason now. Jackson don't coach no scrubs.

With what cap space? I could see them going over the cap for one name guy (past his prime of course), but a few? Please.

Excellent. The Lakers are now one trade away from an NBA championship.

Faker fans seem to have become dumber then ever, which I didn't think was possible.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

well, Shinobi, if you could inform Babcock and those douchebags to pass on Raymond Felton at 6 so he can fall to us with the 10th pick, that'd be a start!

 

[Socreges]

DM complaining about the posting habits of others?

:lol

When you learn to post something in the NBA thread that ISN'T a picture and unfunny caption, then your critique might carry some validity.

:lol

 

[Loki]

The only non-Laker fan was Loki, but he went completely insane a few years back.

I'm hurt, DM-- us Jordan fans are supposed to stick together! <grrr>

 

[DMczaf]

I'm hurt, DM-- us Jordan fans are supposed to stick together! <grrr>

Its not my fault you went Koberazy the last couple of years, and I don't even want to think about the posts you are THINKING about for next season with Phil Jackson/Kobe Reloaded

Just remember, you are a Jordan fan...not a Kobe fan!

 

[Loki]

Its not my fault you went Koberazy the last couple of years, and I don't even want to think about the posts you are THINKING about for next season with Phil Jackson/Kobe Reloaded

Just remember, you are a Jordan fan...not a Kobe fan!

Fine, fine DM-- you're back on my Christmas list.

 

[Shinobi]

well, Shinobi, if you could inform Babcock and those douchebags to pass on Raymond Felton at 6 so he can fall to us with the 10th pick, that'd be a start!

No need to inform him...he's already on that case. He'll probably draft another shit white center that's done four years at Berkleys or whatever.