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Phil Jackson, LeBron James and Rich Paul have very public history. Is trudging all that up worth it for the Lakers?
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On the surface, asking the most decorated coach in NBA history for advice in finding the next head coach makes total sense. Regardless of time away from the league, Phil Jackson is probably still able to identify qualities necessary to be successful in that position in general, and specifically with the Lakers.