LAKERS GET THEIR PHIL; JACKSON TAKES OVER TEAM OF YOUNG STARS.Byline: Howard Beck Staff Writer To restore their former glory as rulers of the West, the Lakers are reaching East, and even to the Far East, to snare snare (snar) a wire loop for removing polyps and tumors by encircling them at the base and closing the loop. snare n. the best available mind in NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= coaching. Phil Jackson
Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson (born September 17, 1945 in Deer Lodge, Montana) is the current coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, an American professional basketball team. , armed with eight championship rings and several volumes of Eastern philosophy, will bring his winning touch and Zen approach to the Lakers when he is named head coach today. Jackson agreed Tuesday to a five-year contract believed to be worth $30 million to $35 million. The deal was hammered out long-distance from Jackson's home in Montana, and he is set to sign it this morning. ``We have reached an agreement in principle with him,'' Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Lakers executive Jerry West
But this imminent partnership doesn't need much description. The deal speaks for itself. In one transaction, the Lakers have taken one of the league's best young lineups and hitched it to one of the NBA's all-time winningest coaches - a combination that primes the club for its first championship since 1988. Jackson guided Michael Jordan This article is about the former basketball player. For other uses, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player. and the Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They play in the National Basketball Association. The team was founded in 1966, and has won six NBA Championships since. to six championships in the 1990s and won two championships as a New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Knicks player in the 1970s. In nine seasons in Chicago, he compiled a 656-234 record and his .737 winning percentage is tops in NBA history. Jackson also has a CBA See Capital Builder Account. title to his credit, as coach of the Albany Patroons The Albany Patroons are a basketball team that play in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) (and played in the United States Basketball League (USBL) from 2006 until 2007). in 1984. It's a tribute to Jackson's success and reputation that the Lakers made the hire without so much as sitting in the same room with him. Most of the negotiations were conducted over the last two weeks through Musberger, and West did not even talk to Jackson - who was vacationing in Alaska - until Monday, when they spoke on the telephone. The hire clearly signals a new era for the Lakers as they prepare to move into the $365 million Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. this fall. Having already invested in two of the NBA's best young stars, Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (pronounced "shak-KEEL") (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ($121 million) and Kobe Bryant Kobe Bean Bryant (born July 23 1978) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. ($71 million), the Lakers for the first time are investing heavily to obtain the best available coach. At $6 or $7 million per season, Jackson easily becomes the highest-paid coach in franchise history, and his salary would rank him second in the league, based on last year's figures. His paycheck by far eclipses that of West's, the team's top basketball executive, who will make $3.5 million under a new contract that begins in September. Owner Jerry Buss Dr. Gerald Hatten “Jerry” Buss (born in 1934) is an American professional basketball team owner, former real estate developer, and poker player. Early life Raised near Kemmerer, Wyoming, Buss earned a B.S. has historically opted for untested and less-expensive coaches, often promoting from within the organization. He was headed in the same direction this time, and was set to stick with interim coach Kurt Rambis Darrell Kurt Rambis (born February 25, 1958 in Cupertino, California) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. , who was elevated from assistant in February after the team fired Del Harris. But two weeks ago, Buss changed course. Motivated by an 11-year title drought, the need to create excitement to fill a new, 20,000-seat arena, and the lack of widespread support for Rambis, Buss decided to contact Jackson. At the time, Jackson was flirting with the Knicks and entertaining an extraordinary offer from the New Jersey Nets, who were prepared to offer in excess of $7 million and part ownership in the team. But insiders say Jackson has long eyed the Lakers' job and simply needed an invitation and a fair offer. Even as he coached the Bulls to their sixth championship last year, Jackson openly mused about the idea of coaching the Lakers after a one-year sabbatical. During his off-year, Jackson has devoted time to the presidential campaign of former Sen. Bill Bradley For other uses, see Bill Bradley (disambiguation) and William Bradley. William Warren "Bill" Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former U.S. , his friend and former Knicks teammate. That campaign coincidentally brings Jackson to L.A. today, and to accommodate his political commitments, the Lakers are moving their noon press conference to the Beverly Hilton. Once the excitement over Jackson's arrival settles, the Lakers will find a full plate of decisions ahead, starting with filling out the coaching staff. Rambis, a Laker for 13 seasons as player and coach, has already been assured of a job in the organization, possibly on Jackson's staff. The fate of Larry Drew Larry Donnell Drew (born April 2 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1980 NBA Draft. , a Lakers assistant for seven years, is uncertain, as is the status of assistant Bill Bertka, a Lakers institution for 18 years. If Jackson decides to install the ``triangle'' offense made famous in Chicago, he might hire its architect, Bulls assistant Tex Winter Morice Fredrick "Tex" Winter (born February 25 1922) is a successful American basketball coach and innovator of the triangle offense. Tex Winter attended Huntington Park High School and went on to graduate from the University of Southern California in 1947, where he learned . Winter's contract with the Bulls ends June 30. But Jackson's arrival will mostly spawn stability. His presence should sate O'Neal, who was furious after the Lakers' playoff collapse to San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. . O'Neal had backed Rambis, but turned on him by the end of the season and might have considered exercising an opt-out clause in his contract. Instead, O'Neal and Bryant, two of the purported heirs to Jordan's legacy, will get the opportunity to learn from MJ's longtime mentor. The third piece of the triangle is the question mark; there are rumors that question mark might be former Bull Scottie Pippen Scottie Maurice Pippen (born September 25, 1965 in Hamburg, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). . But several sources dispute reports that the Lakers have discussed sending Glen Rice Glen Anthony Rice (born May 28 1967, in Flint where he played for Flint Northwestern High School, Michigan) is a retired American NBA basketball player. Rice was a three-time NBA All-Star small forward well known for his pinpoint shooting accuracy, ranking 4th in NBA history with and Robert Horry Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American National Basketball Association basketball player. Currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Horry is is known for his ability to make clutch shots in big games. to Houston for Pippen. The Rockets are refuting the reports outright. ``We're not going to do anything with Scottie,'' Houston vice president Bob Barr
Robert L. (Bob) Barr, Jr. (born November 5, 1948) is an attorney and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia. told the Houston Chronicle. Ex-Bull Dennis Rodman, briefly a Laker this season, also doesn't figure to rejoin his former coach; team officials are loath to gamble on him again. The Lakers do face a decision on Rice, their somewhat-disgruntled sharpshooter. If he fits into the new administration's plans, the Lakers can keep Rice for a one-year, $7.1 million option or let him become a free agent July 1 and give him a multiyear deal. He might also be used as bait in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire a power forward or point guard, or to move up in the June 30 draft. Whatever happens, the Lakers' ultimate agenda is clear. Jackson is here to win a championship, or several. And in between, to put a little Zen in Showtime. BY THE NUMBERS 1 Coach of the Year Award (1996). 2 NBA titles as a player, both with the New York Knicks (1970 and 1973) 6 NBA coaching titles, second only to Red Auerbach's nine. 13 Seasons as a player (11 with New York, 2 with New Jersey) 72 Wins in 1995-96, most in NBA history. 111 Career playoff coaching wins, second only to Pat Riley's total of 147. 545 Career regular-season coaching wins. 656 Career overall coaching wins. .730 All-time playoff winning percentage, tops in NBA history. .737 Career overall winning percentage. $35 million Money reportedly offered by the Lakers in a four-year deal. LAKERS COACHES Year Coach W-L Pct. 1960-61 Fred Schaus 36-43 .456 1961-62 Fred Schaus 54-26 .675 1962-63 Fred Schaus 53-27 .663 1963-64 Fred Schaus 42-38 .525 1964-65 Fred Schaus 49-31 .613 1965-66 Fred Schaus 45-35 .563 1966-67 Fred Schaus 36-45 .450 1967-68 Bill van Breda Kolff 52-30 .634 1968-69 Bill van Breda Kolff 55-27 .670 1969-70 Joe Mullaney 46-36 .561 1970-71 Joe Mullaney 48-34 .585 1971-72 Bill Sharman (x) 69-13 .841 1972-73 Bill Sharman 60-22 .732 1973-74 Bill Sharman 47-35 .573 1974-75 Bill Sharman 30-52 .366 1975-76 Bill Sharman40-42 .488 1976-77 Jerry West 53-29 .646 1977-78 Jerry West 45-37 .549 1978-79 Jerry West 47-35 .573 1979-80 Jack McKinney 9-4 1979-80 Paul Westhead (x) 51-18 .732 1980-81 Paul Westhead 54-28 .659 1981-82 Paul Westhead 7-4 1981-82 Pat Riley (x) 50-21 .695 1982-83 Pat Riley 58-24 .707 1983-84 Pat Riley 54-28 .659 1984-85 Pat Riley (x) 62-20 .756 1985-86 Pat Riley 62-20 .756 1986-87 Pat Riley (x) 65-17 .793 1987-88 Pat Riley (x) 62-20 .756 1988-89 Pat Riley 57-25 .695 1989-90 Pat Riley 63-19 .768 1990-91 Mike Dunleavy 58-24 .707 1991-92 Mike Dunleavy 43-39 .524 1992-93 Randy Pfund 39-43 .476 1993-94 Randy Pfund 27-37 1993-94 Bill Bertka 1-1 1993-94 Magic Johnson 5-11 .402 1994-95 Del Harris 48-34 .585 1995-96 Del Harris 53-29 .646 1996-97 Del Harris 56-26 .683 1997-98 Del Harris 61-21 .744 1998-99 Del Harris 6-6 1998-99 Kurt Rambis 25-13 .612 (x) - won NBA championship PHIL JACKSON'S COACHING CAREER Regular Season Year, Team W L Pct. 1989-90 Chicago 55 27.671 1990-91 Chicago 61 21 .744 1991-92 Chicago 67 15 .817 1992-93 Chicago 57 25 .695 1993-94 Chicago 55 27 .671 1994-95 Chicago 47 35 .573 1995-96 Chicago 72 10 .878 1996-97 Chicago 69 13 .841 1997-98 Chicago 62 20 .756 Totals 545 193 .738 Playoffs Year, Team W L Pct. 1989-90 Chicago 10 6 .625 1990-91 Chicago-x 15 2 .882 1991-92 Chicago-x 15 7 .682 1992-93 Chicago-x 15 4 .789 1993-94 Chicago 6 4 .600 1994-95 Chicago 5 5 .500 1995-96 Chicago-x 15 3 .833 1996-97 Chicago-x 15 4 .789 1997-98 Chicago-x 15 6 .714 Totals 111 41 .730 Overall Totals 656 234 .737 x-won NBA championship CAPTION(S): 4 Photos, 2 Boxes PHOTO (1--Color) New Lakers coach Phil Jackson guided the Bulls to six championships in nine years, compiling a 656-234 record. Daily News File Photo (2) Pat Riley (3) Jerry West (4) Kurt Rambis BOX: (1) LAKERS COACHES (see text) (2) PHIL JACKSON`S COACHING CAREER (see text) |
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