Phil Jackson Retirement Talk: No Effect on Los Angeles Lakers Threepeat Chances

The time has finally come for Phil Jackson to retire to his roots in Montana.  In what has been the most illustrious career of any NBA coach in history, the Zen Master will leave with at least 11 championship rings, having mentored some of the greatest players ever to grace the court. 

Coach Jackson has declared this his "last stand" and looks to end his career with a 12th championship, completing an incredible four three-peats.  And while it is obvious that his legacy is primed for even more success if the Los Angeles Lakers complete this task, it is a little unclear how the retirement of the spiritual force that drives this Lakers team has no effect on the mission at hand.