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Whether Dolan makes an in-season coaching change — something he historically has opposed — or waits until after the shortened season, it is clear who the logical candidate would be to take over at MSG. Some telling comments from former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to the New York Times recently caught the eyes of several rival executives and coaching industry sources who are convinced of two things: Jackson, 66, has the itch to return, and the Knicks might be the only job that would lure him back.
Jackson is said to be semi-enjoying a fitful retirement. With few if any hobbies, Jackson has been described as restless by those who have spoken with him. Just as important, the Zen Master feels healthy and rejuvenated after shaking off the effects of back and hip ailments that made road trips a nightmare for him over his past few seasons with the Lakers.
Returning this season, with this maniacal travel schedule, would’ve been senseless for Jackson. But with a year off, Jackson could settle right back into his routine next season with a normal schedule. And what better way to come back than to chase a 12th championship with the team he first became a champion with as a player?
“The feeling is, all Dolan would have to do is ask, and Phil would say yes,” a person connected to the former Lakers coach told me this week.
We’ve been saying for months that the league-wide feeling is that Jackson wants NY. But the choice is Phil’s should things not work themselves out here with Mike D’Antoni.
As we’ve always said, this is a team in this system made of square pegs searching for the round hole with the net on it. But, should Amar’e bury his mid range and Chandler learn 1 post move, it’s made for a triangle and it will only improve with a proven winner on the sidelines.
I firmly believe 2 things as it relates to the NBA based on all my conversations. Jackson will be here and Dwight Howard will end up in Brooklyn.
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