The Official NBA Thread 2011-12
- Thread starter yak pac fatal
- Start date
Lakers' Jackson expects to be back next season
By Scott Howard-Cooper, for NBA.com
Posted Mar 26 2010 3:19PM
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Phil Jackson hopes to return next season as Lakers coach and does not anticipate that his return will be sidetracked by health issues or negotiations on a new lucrative contract, he told NBA.com Friday.
Jackson stopped short of saying an extension to remain in Los Angeles is a certainty, wanting to keep open his options until he talks with doctors after the season. And he conceded there is a lure to retiring. But the most-decorated coach in NBA history, with a record 10 championships, is clearly feeling better than a year ago and has been in good spirits all season.
Asked if he thinks he will be back with a new deal in 2010-11, Jackson said without hesitation: "Yeah."
"The wear and tear of a season, I think, affects everybody, the travel and whatever else you have to do for an extended time," he said at the Ford Center after a Lakers shootaround in preparation for the game against the Thunder later Friday. "But, all that being said, I'm as mobile as I've ever been in the last three years. That helps. I'm dealing with less arthritic elements that are painful things going on as you age. But there are still considerations as to the duration that I will coach, simply because I have to stay attuned to that.
"I look at something that happened like George Karl [the Nuggets coach who has been spending time away from the team while undergoing cancer treatment] and I just think it's a shame. You can't predict or project that as a possible situation, but he's going to miss part of the season and it's going to affect his team. I wouldn't want to put a franchise in that position when there's young healthy guys that can do the job."
But, unlike a year ago at this time, he does not expect that health will be a determining factor.
"Probably not," Jackson said. "I go at the end of the year for a medical checkup now. There are a couple issues I deal with, and if they're all 'go', then I've cleared myself. If it's a warning situation, then I'll have to have another consideration.
"I don't even think it's going to be a financial issue. It's going to be an issue about spending the remaining time of my healthful years doing basketball or doing other things that now are possible for me, that I can do that I wasn't able to do in the past, which is fly fish, climb mountains, ride motorcycles, and all those things that have been unavailable to me for about the last eight, nine years."
The update comes as the Lakers have reclaimed control of what had became a race with the Nuggets and Mavericks for the best record in the West and home-court advantage in every L.A. series until at least the Finals. The seven-game winning streak heading into Friday night pushed the lead to a comfortable 6 ½ games, muting concerns, at least temporarily, about the defending champions lacking proper focus as the postseason approaches.
Of course, L.A. didn't have the proper focus in the playoffs last season and still survived the first round against Utah and a serious scare from Houston in the second, before playing much better in the conference finals against Denver and the championship series against Orlando. Order has been restored once again, and Jackson is hoping to continue the stability into next season.
"I think the Lakers want to continue this," he said. "I think the way you finish the season has a lot to do with it. Dr. [Jerry] Buss [the owner] went out on a limb this year and risked financial security or going into the black for signing players, and this is a franchise that hasn't ever lost money. They've always been able to say, 'We made money this last year,' and that's somewhat a matter of pride for him. Signing these players just about eliminated that, unless we go deep into the playoffs, and we want to do that."
[YOUTUBE]XpW4UGZYrHQ[/YOUTUBE]
lol
By Scott Howard-Cooper, for NBA.com
Posted Mar 26 2010 3:19PM
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Phil Jackson hopes to return next season as Lakers coach and does not anticipate that his return will be sidetracked by health issues or negotiations on a new lucrative contract, he told NBA.com Friday.
Jackson stopped short of saying an extension to remain in Los Angeles is a certainty, wanting to keep open his options until he talks with doctors after the season. And he conceded there is a lure to retiring. But the most-decorated coach in NBA history, with a record 10 championships, is clearly feeling better than a year ago and has been in good spirits all season.
Asked if he thinks he will be back with a new deal in 2010-11, Jackson said without hesitation: "Yeah."
"The wear and tear of a season, I think, affects everybody, the travel and whatever else you have to do for an extended time," he said at the Ford Center after a Lakers shootaround in preparation for the game against the Thunder later Friday. "But, all that being said, I'm as mobile as I've ever been in the last three years. That helps. I'm dealing with less arthritic elements that are painful things going on as you age. But there are still considerations as to the duration that I will coach, simply because I have to stay attuned to that.
"I look at something that happened like George Karl [the Nuggets coach who has been spending time away from the team while undergoing cancer treatment] and I just think it's a shame. You can't predict or project that as a possible situation, but he's going to miss part of the season and it's going to affect his team. I wouldn't want to put a franchise in that position when there's young healthy guys that can do the job."
But, unlike a year ago at this time, he does not expect that health will be a determining factor.
"Probably not," Jackson said. "I go at the end of the year for a medical checkup now. There are a couple issues I deal with, and if they're all 'go', then I've cleared myself. If it's a warning situation, then I'll have to have another consideration.
"I don't even think it's going to be a financial issue. It's going to be an issue about spending the remaining time of my healthful years doing basketball or doing other things that now are possible for me, that I can do that I wasn't able to do in the past, which is fly fish, climb mountains, ride motorcycles, and all those things that have been unavailable to me for about the last eight, nine years."
The update comes as the Lakers have reclaimed control of what had became a race with the Nuggets and Mavericks for the best record in the West and home-court advantage in every L.A. series until at least the Finals. The seven-game winning streak heading into Friday night pushed the lead to a comfortable 6 ½ games, muting concerns, at least temporarily, about the defending champions lacking proper focus as the postseason approaches.
Of course, L.A. didn't have the proper focus in the playoffs last season and still survived the first round against Utah and a serious scare from Houston in the second, before playing much better in the conference finals against Denver and the championship series against Orlando. Order has been restored once again, and Jackson is hoping to continue the stability into next season.
"I think the Lakers want to continue this," he said. "I think the way you finish the season has a lot to do with it. Dr. [Jerry] Buss [the owner] went out on a limb this year and risked financial security or going into the black for signing players, and this is a franchise that hasn't ever lost money. They've always been able to say, 'We made money this last year,' and that's somewhat a matter of pride for him. Signing these players just about eliminated that, unless we go deep into the playoffs, and we want to do that."
[YOUTUBE]XpW4UGZYrHQ[/YOUTUBE]
lol
Man, the Lakers got plenty of their fans ticked after that game. Maybe they're just content to be the best in the west and, are not looking for that home court advantage in the finals. Or is it that they think the Cavs won't make the finals anyway? (teehee) I honestly thought they were going to win the game vs Thunder. Courtesy of Forum Blue & Gold:
That Chris Paul tape, I'm so cracked up about him catching the ball when it's thrown to him. If they managed to do that in one take, CP3 has to be the best PG of all time
I think a lot of people forget that Lakers success ever since the first championship of the 3 peat has everything to do with Phil Jackson, then the players on the team. I think the organization is headed for a number of glum years after he leaves, then when Kobe leaves. They need to keep signing him on for as long as he feels he can get the job done. Jerry Buss, on a recent interview.
Lebron is an awesome player but, when he makes statements like this:
that's just pure cockiness.
That Chris Paul tape, I'm so cracked up about him catching the ball when it's thrown to him. If they managed to do that in one take, CP3 has to be the best PG of all time
I think a lot of people forget that Lakers success ever since the first championship of the 3 peat has everything to do with Phil Jackson, then the players on the team. I think the organization is headed for a number of glum years after he leaves, then when Kobe leaves. They need to keep signing him on for as long as he feels he can get the job done. Jerry Buss, on a recent interview.
Lebron is an awesome player but, when he makes statements like this:
that's just pure cockiness.
I came across an article talking about this basketball shoe. It's made by a company called Athletic Propulsion Labs. The shoe is aptly called Concept 1. So, the shoe utilizes Load ‘N Launch technology (sounds like something that guy chasing the Road Runner would use) to help return energy during play and increase the wearer’s vertical. According to their website, the shoes have provided as much as 3.5 inches of additional vertical leap to athletes wearing the shoes.
The shoe is worth..........................................three hundred dollars ($300)
h:
So there is no NBA face attached to this shoe and, no one really knows too much about it. I'm 6ft tall and after some good stretching I'm able to dunk. When playing its always a lay up. If this shoe adds what it claims it does, then I'd be dunking each and every time I drove to the hoop. Wouldn't buy it anyway, to damn expensive.
Gimmick or legit? Here's the website APL Basketball Shoes | Concept 1 Black | Athletic Propulsion Labs Men’s Footwear
The shoe is worth..........................................three hundred dollars ($300)
h:So there is no NBA face attached to this shoe and, no one really knows too much about it. I'm 6ft tall and after some good stretching I'm able to dunk. When playing its always a lay up. If this shoe adds what it claims it does, then I'd be dunking each and every time I drove to the hoop. Wouldn't buy it anyway, to damn expensive.
Gimmick or legit? Here's the website APL Basketball Shoes | Concept 1 Black | Athletic Propulsion Labs Men’s Footwear
what a 3rd quarter by the spurs. demolished the celtics. manu is playing like hes one of the top guards in the league. spurs lookin better without parker with hill steppin in.
man, that KG and Ray Allen trade only got them one ring. i think their franchise is gonna be in another decade+ slump. would you trade majority of your young talent + draft picks for a ring?
man, that KG and Ray Allen trade only got them one ring. i think their franchise is gonna be in another decade+ slump. would you trade majority of your young talent + draft picks for a ring?
Straight up, Manu showed he isn't one to be underestimated. That block was pure defense, KG knows better for now.
I don't know about trading young talent for a ring. Sometimes, it's better to just sit back and see what a young team can achieve. Then by adding bits and pieces, maybe they can win a championship. If you want instant success, go the Celtics way.
I don't know about trading young talent for a ring. Sometimes, it's better to just sit back and see what a young team can achieve. Then by adding bits and pieces, maybe they can win a championship. If you want instant success, go the Celtics way.
The Nets beat the Spurs with Ginobli & Parker out, capped by Duncan having a poor shooting night. Over to you Yak
So they get 10 wins & the fans celebrate like they just signed Lebron on their roster. I read an article saying the Nets CEO, was to have lunch with a fan that wore a brown paper bag over their head to a Nets game. I wonder how that will go.
So they get 10 wins & the fans celebrate like they just signed Lebron on their roster. I read an article saying the Nets CEO, was to have lunch with a fan that wore a brown paper bag over their head to a Nets game. I wonder how that will go.
Donate
Any donations will be used to help pay for the site costs, and anything donated above will be donated to C-Dub's son on behalf of this community.