According to a report from Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson recently met with New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Jackson was offered a position within the Knicks organization that was deemed to be "more than just a consulting job."
Of course, one roadblock for Jackson here would be Dolan's previous inability to relinquish control of the club. Although, if he were to do so, it would be the right move to allow the enigmatic Jackson the right to make important decisions.
After retiring from coaching in 2011, many thought Jackson would return to the Lakers in a front-office position. However, it was the Knicks that struck first.
Bresnahan writes that Jackson is expected to make a decision next week.
If Jackson does choose to join the Knicks, it would do absolute wonders for the struggling franchise. As of Saturday, the Knicks hold a 23-40 record and may have trouble keeping Carmelo Anthony around if he intends on winning a ring.
After all, according to Ian O'Connor of ESPN.com, one NBA Executive summed up Anthony's situatio ...
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Phil Jackson Is New York Knicks’ Best Hope to Get Franchise Back on Track
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