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Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Phil Jackson to Portland?

I know the day after a huge win like the Blazers got last night is not usually the time to be talking about a new coach. However, I couldn't let a blurb like this go by without at least noting it. It isn't news that there has been talk about a possible coaching vacancy in Portland. What gets my attention here is the knowledge that indeed, Phil loves the northwest. This is from yesterday's Blazer Blog and FoxSports.com:
"...More likely scenarios than PJ's return to New York (even the Chicago media is clamoring for a Jackson redux in the event Scott Skiles loses his players), is Jackson winding up in Portland or Denver should coaching vacancies occur there. He's already done the New York thing, and he yearns to live and work in the Northwest..."
This is a curious question. On one hand it has been said that Phil isn't that great of a coach, he was just blessed with great players. On the other hand, Phil is the "Zen Master". It's an intriguing thought to imagine Phil sitting on our side rather than with the Lakers! It is a rule as a Blazer fan to detest the Lakers and this would be the ultimate in cool to face off with them with PJ as our coach. LOL It makes me laugh. Yet, the dislike for the Lakers is so strong for Blazer fans that it takes time to wear off when a player/coach leaves LA. Worse yet, when one of our own ends up wearing the purple and gold, as in Brian Grant, it's downright painful!

I would be very surprised to see this happen. It just makes for some interesting scenerios. There's one thing it would do though. It would force Phil to prove his coaching ability. Portland does have a lot of talent, no doubt about that. What we don't have is the superstar. Not yet anyway. I can't help but wonder...would PJ be content to coach the "jackals"?
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