Phil Jackson: I'm Leaning Towards Retiring

**Strikeout King** · 06-23-2010, 07:29 PM

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson used it as a running joke this season when asked if he was leaning one way or another regarding his coaching future. "I'm leaning against the wall," Jackson said in a tunnel in Oklahoma City, and later, "I'm leaning against the podium," before a playoff game at Staples Center.

He dropped the joke and got serious about his decision Wednesday.

"I'm leaning towards retiring but I have not made up my mind," Jackson said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nb...id=5320083

**BlackcatAlum** · 06-23-2010, 07:45 PM

I wouldn't blame him if he decides to retire.

He's won 11 NBA Finals championships and did it with two different franchises. Phil also coached two of the greatest players to ever play the game in Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant.

At least he'll be going out with a bang!

**Aslan** · 06-23-2010, 07:45 PM

If they offer him enough money, he will be back(hopefully)!

Commodore_Colonel · 06-23-2010, 10:20 PM

The only part of the Lakers i like. But you gotta love the Zen Master. lol.

K_Mac · 06-24-2010, 02:50 AM

Im hoping he comes back. Phil is the man!

**Aslan** · 06-24-2010, 03:14 AM

Commodore_Colonel Wrote:The only part of the Lakers i like. But you gotta love the Zen Master. lol.

Man, you gotta love Ron!!!

**Ballers** · 06-24-2010, 08:07 AM

I think he's gone.. He's had his day.

**Amun-Ra** · 06-24-2010, 07:46 PM

He won't.