GustavBahler wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Frank Isola running with the same story SAS had - Phil wants to hire Walton... though maybe in LA. Apparently Phil has an opt out clause this summer??

Wow - this would be kinda shocking but also kinda not... time will tell, I guess! Maybe Phil leaves and we get Thibs this summer after all?

For several weeks now, the buzz among NBA executives and coaches is that Luke Walton may very well be Phil Jackson’s next disciple turned head coach. Sure, why not? Walton has a history with Jackson and can run his – cue the angels singing – triangle offense.

This reunion could happen. Maybe in New York but don’t ever rule out Los Angeles. As in the Lakers.

Jackson has an opt-out clause in his contract this summer that could make him a free agent and available to return to what he really loves; the Lakers, his beach house and Jeanie Buss. Not necessarily in that order, of course.

The theory that Jackson is ready to make the move west picked up steam on Monday when he announced that the first head coach he ever hired, Derek Fisher, would be the first head coach he’d fire. If you believe that James Dolan stayed completely out of this, which may very well be the case, then Jackson did something he rarely ever does.

He admitted to failing.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-knicks-phil-jackson-admits-defeat-firing-fisher-article-1.2524930

Holy Shit, Phil having an opt out clause is a game changer. I believe the stories that Jeannie Buss might make a change have some validity. Lakers just set some kind of franchise record for losing that might be enough of a reason for her to justify firing (with the rest of the family) or forcing the resignation of her brother.

Phil could say that he got us our franchise player in Porzingis, just like his teammate Dave Debuscherre did with Ewing. I dont know what he will do, but I wouldn't be surprised if Phil left. If he does leave I sure hope Gaines is the heir apparent to make the day to day decisions and Mills is promoted, since I doubt he will ever lose his job again. Could be a scary time for this franchise if it does happen. I have had my reservations about how Phil approaches the job, but as far as the roster, I have been on board with most of his decisions. Will be a very interesting summer, thats for sure!

You know what - if Phil left and hired Walton in LA...

if that meant we could get Thibs? I would do it.

Give me Conley and Thibs and maybe Noah and I will drive Phil to the airport.

crzymdups wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Frank Isola running with the same story SAS had - Phil wants to hire Walton... though maybe in LA. Apparently Phil has an opt out clause this summer??

Wow - this would be kinda shocking but also kinda not... time will tell, I guess! Maybe Phil leaves and we get Thibs this summer after all?

For several weeks now, the buzz among NBA executives and coaches is that Luke Walton may very well be Phil Jackson’s next disciple turned head coach. Sure, why not? Walton has a history with Jackson and can run his – cue the angels singing – triangle offense.

This reunion could happen. Maybe in New York but don’t ever rule out Los Angeles. As in the Lakers.

Jackson has an opt-out clause in his contract this summer that could make him a free agent and available to return to what he really loves; the Lakers, his beach house and Jeanie Buss. Not necessarily in that order, of course.

The theory that Jackson is ready to make the move west picked up steam on Monday when he announced that the first head coach he ever hired, Derek Fisher, would be the first head coach he’d fire. If you believe that James Dolan stayed completely out of this, which may very well be the case, then Jackson did something he rarely ever does.

He admitted to failing.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-knicks-phil-jackson-admits-defeat-firing-fisher-article-1.2524930

Holy Shit, Phil having an opt out clause is a game changer. I believe the stories that Jeannie Buss might make a change have some validity. Lakers just set some kind of franchise record for losing that might be enough of a reason for her to justify firing (with the rest of the family) or forcing the resignation of her brother.

Phil could say that he got us our franchise player in Porzingis, just like his teammate Dave Debuscherre did with Ewing. I dont know what he will do, but I wouldn't be surprised if Phil left. If he does leave I sure hope Gaines is the heir apparent to make the day to day decisions and Mills is promoted, since I doubt he will ever lose his job again. Could be a scary time for this franchise if it does happen. I have had my reservations about how Phil approaches the job, but as far as the roster, I have been on board with most of his decisions. Will be a very interesting summer, thats for sure!

You know what - if Phil left and hired Walton in LA...

if that meant we could get Thibs? I would do it.

Give me Conley and Thibs and maybe Noah and I will drive Phil to the airport.

Seconded if it doesnt mean that Dolan rises again like Godzilla. I just dont believe Phil has the desire to be as hands on as he needs to, Jeannie would give him whatever space he needs. Hope Phil proves me wrong because it could get ugly fast if he leaves.

crzymdups wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Frank Isola running with the same story SAS had - Phil wants to hire Walton... though maybe in LA. Apparently Phil has an opt out clause this summer??

Wow - this would be kinda shocking but also kinda not... time will tell, I guess! Maybe Phil leaves and we get Thibs this summer after all?

For several weeks now, the buzz among NBA executives and coaches is that Luke Walton may very well be Phil Jackson’s next disciple turned head coach. Sure, why not? Walton has a history with Jackson and can run his – cue the angels singing – triangle offense.

This reunion could happen. Maybe in New York but don’t ever rule out Los Angeles. As in the Lakers.

Jackson has an opt-out clause in his contract this summer that could make him a free agent and available to return to what he really loves; the Lakers, his beach house and Jeanie Buss. Not necessarily in that order, of course.

The theory that Jackson is ready to make the move west picked up steam on Monday when he announced that the first head coach he ever hired, Derek Fisher, would be the first head coach he’d fire. If you believe that James Dolan stayed completely out of this, which may very well be the case, then Jackson did something he rarely ever does.

He admitted to failing.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-knicks-phil-jackson-admits-defeat-firing-fisher-article-1.2524930

Holy Shit, Phil having an opt out clause is a game changer. I believe the stories that Jeannie Buss might make a change have some validity. Lakers just set some kind of franchise record for losing that might be enough of a reason for her to justify firing (with the rest of the family) or forcing the resignation of her brother.

Phil could say that he got us our franchise player in Porzingis, just like his teammate Dave Debuscherre did with Ewing. I dont know what he will do, but I wouldn't be surprised if Phil left. If he does leave I sure hope Gaines is the heir apparent to make the day to day decisions and Mills is promoted, since I doubt he will ever lose his job again. Could be a scary time for this franchise if it does happen. I have had my reservations about how Phil approaches the job, but as far as the roster, I have been on board with most of his decisions. Will be a very interesting summer, thats for sure!

You know what - if Phil left and hired Walton in LA...

if that meant we could get Thibs? I would do it.

Give me Conley and Thibs and maybe Noah and I will drive Phil to the airport.

Seconded if it doesnt mean that Dolan rises again like Godzilla. I just dont believe Phil has the desire to be as hands on as he needs to, Jeannie would give him whatever space he needs. Hope Phil proves me wrong because it could get ugly fast if he leaves.

I'm with you on this. I'd be more interested in Thibs as coach, but I fear we'd lose the stability and calm that Phil brings. Though who knows how much he is really even in NY at this point?

It'd be nice to find a good smart young basketball mind and a respected old head to run the show and let Thibs coach. Though I do worry he would run down Melo and KP like he did with his Chicago stars.

Yup. there would have to be an understanding that keeping KP and the other building blocks healthy was paramount. Thibs might have learned his lesson, must know about that perception, who knows?