Article: OC Register - Jackson intends to stay Lakers coach in 2009-10

[SoCalMike]

so, is this good news or bad news to laker fans???


Source:Jackson intends to stay Lakers coach in 2009-10

CHICAGO — Phil Jackson did a rare thing and stood right up to the question he has so often dodged, saying clearly that he intends to coach the Lakers again next season.


Asked here in the house of his greatest successes, United Center, if he planned to “ride off into the sunset” with a Lakers championship at season’s end, Jackson said firmly: “No, I certainly don’t.”


Jackson has usually backpedaled away from all questions about his future, citing a year-by-year policy and even dismissing his contract status as largely irrelevant. This time, he added: “I still have a year left on my contract.”

[gts]

it's a good thing.. you're not going to find anyone more qualified...

[SoCalMike]

Originally Posted by gts

it's a good thing.. you're not going to find anyone more qualified...

it will be interesting if people comment here as you know there are folks critical of Pjax....

[gts]

Originally Posted by SoCalMike

it will be interesting if people comment here as you know there are folks critical of Pjax....

i'm critical of him myself, yet i see nobody better suited to run the team... a team designed for his system

[AJ2k8]

Very good to hear, it will be a sad day when he leaves this organization

[lakerfreak]

Originally Posted by gts

i'm critical of him myself, yet i see nobody better suited to run the team... a team designed for his system

Let me add to this by also saying, any other coach can come in with the same offense...but no coach will have the same attitude that Phil has towards his players. Noone will ever come in with the "mind games", the personality...its all very unique and a proven way to prepare these players, not only to be NBA ready, but NBA greats as well.

As much as I have disagreed with Phil on many things, I don't think we will ever find a better man to lead this team.

[momo]

Full stop, I think it is a GREAT thing. I have little bad to say about PJ and some of what I do have bad to say is likely born of ignorance.


Gogo PJ.

[bladefd]

I thought most of us knew he had 1 more season left on his contract? At least the Lakers fans.. I am not surprised by this at all. It was to be expected; anything less to be unexpected. To be perfectly honest, I will not be surprised if he gets another extension on his contract next season. He is a decent coach and coaching is probably his primary love.

The only thing that I do not like about his contract is that he gets paid like $15 million per season. The Lakers can afford it so there is nothing wrong with it.

[JJ81]

Goood

[Waking_Life]

Regardless of what is said of Phil.. his experience in the postseason is invaluable..

[D-Rose]

Great news.

[Allstar24]

This is definitely good news though I expected him to stay anyway. Phil does little things here and there that drive me crazy but who the hell am I to question him? Teams like the Bulls, Raptors or Heat would die to have a smart and experienced coach like PJ, we shouldn't take him for granted.

[MJ(Mean John)]

Originally Posted by SoCalMike

so, is this good news or bad news to laker fans???


Source:Jackson intends to stay Lakers coach in 2009-10

YEAH... He better.



lol, but really, thats good.

Nice read./

[EllEffEll]

I'd be plenty happy if he would stay until the next rebuilding campaign.

The only other coach that approaches having the same cred over the long haul is Pops.