2010 NBA Offseason: Top 10 Coaches to Replace Phil Jackson in L.A.

In my first article regarding Phil Jackson's possible departure from the Lakers, I honestly thought there was absolutely no chance of Phil Jackson actually leaving. There was a part of me that thought there was a .0001 percent chance he would back-door Mike D'Antoni in New York, but I never even considered the possibility of his retirement. During the season, Jackson dismissed retirement completely saying he would coach next season whether that be in L.A. or somewhere else. I guess that's what I get for taking the word of the often tongue-in-cheek Jackson. However, with the news that Jackson is "leaning toward retirement" after undergoing a multitude of medical te...

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