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Jackson, Lakers reunite with three-year deal
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2084948
LOS ANGELES -- Phil and Kobe, together again.
Phil Jackson is back with the Los Angeles Lakers following
a breakup that took a year to mend, and back to coaching
Kobe Bryant -- a player he once called "uncoachable."
"This is something I never thought could possibly happen,"
Jackson said Tuesday at a Staples Center news conference.
"It's a pleasure to come back."
Jackson, who won three championships with the Lakers in five
years, was let go last June 18 by owner Jerry Buss -- three
days after the team lost to Detroit in the NBA Finals.
The buzz about Jackson's possible return began almost
immediately after his replacement, Rudy Tomjanovich, left
in February, despite Jackson's book detailing the 2003-04
season in which he made disparaging remarks about the franchise.
Bryant was at the top of that list.
"I think it's a matter of trust, a matter of rebuilding the
trust that we had," Jackson said of his relationship with
Bryant. "And yes, I have talked to Kobe; he actually called
me this morning to congratulate me on the job. And I felt
confident that he's confident that we can go forward."
Bryant's reaction to a possible return by Jackson seemed
lukewarm at best during the past several months. But Bryant
released a more positive statement through his agent Tuesday.
"When the Lakers began the search for a new head coach, I put
my complete trust in Dr. Buss and [general manager] Mitch
Kupchak to select the person they thought was best for the
Lakers' organization," Bryant said. "In Phil Jackson, they
chose a proven winner. That is something I support."
Jackson's latest deal is for three years. Terms were not
announced, but it's believed he'll be earning between $7
million and $10 million per year, making him the highest-paid
NBA coach ever -- a fact confirmed by Kupchak.
The terms of Jackson's contract do not include specific
personnel duties, team sources told ESPN.com.
One source, though, emphasized that Jackson has always had
a strong voice in Laker personnel decisions since joining
the club in 1999.
Which is to say Jackson doesn't need the formal front-office
title to tell Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak whom to
pursue in free agency, trades and the draft. It's believed
Jackson will be more vocal than ever with regard to giving
input on players.
Kupchak said other potential coaches were contacted to gauge
their interest.
"Roy Williams turned us down for the third time," Kupchak said
of his attempts to talk with the North Carolina coach. "That's
a Los Angeles record."
But the Lakers' only offer went to Jackson, Kupchak said, with
the deal being finalized early Tuesday.
"I can see how thrilled he is to be back," said Todd Musburger,
Jackson's agent. "It was the right decision. In the end, it came
down to returning to the Lakers or taking another year off. And
here we are."
Jackson said he's been approached over the last three weeks by
fans and non-fans asking him when he was coming back.
"One of the reasons why I've returned is the support has been
so tremendous in this city," he said. "It is a town that truly
supports its team and has a tremendous amount of affection for it."
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My heart beats her waves at
the shore of the world
and writes upon it her signature
in tears with the words,
" I love thee. "
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