Phil Jackson to Say HIs PLans Today for Next Year

[thesanityannex]

I don't think there were that many instances in their 5 years together where Kobe didn't do what Phil asked of him. Winter of 2003 where Kobe was understandably mentally off kilter (Eagle) and a one month stretch in winter 2000 where he was freelancing too much (which looked esp bad since Shaq was a fat greasy tub coming back into camp). Other than that, Kobe carried out Phil's demands to a tee. There's a lot of revisionist history as far as Kobe's concerned, but he was one of the best initiators of the triangle offense that Phil's ever had. Don't confuse his personal issues with Phil with the notion that he has never been willing to do what Phil demanded on the court. The proof is in the pudding as to how Kobe succeded under Phil's system. A Spurs fan should know that well.

In Phil's book he talks about how anything he asked of Kobe, Kobe nodded in agreement, then did the opposite. Could just be bad mouthing though.

 

[thesanityannex]

I think Lamar Odom might just find his niche in Sacramento - it wouldn't be the first time someone with "problems" has settled in for a nice stretch with the Kings.

Lamar will hate this upcoming year with Jackson and with enough complaining next offseason, this could actually happen. He'd be a nice edition to the Kings.

 

[loopymitch]

I've been saying that for months. I know my stuff.

You do know I was being sarcastic, don't you???

and Kobe's the GM so doesn't he have the final say??

 

[VF21]

In Phil's book he talks about how anything he asked of Kobe, Kobe nodded in agreement, then did the opposite. Could just be bad mouthing though.

Lots of people write things in books they later retract or alter. At the time the book was written, feelings might have been entirely different than they are now...

Regardless of the personal feelings between the two, I think they both realize the best thing for the Lakers, which in turn means the best for their pocketbooks, is if they make nice during the time they have to spend together. For the amount of money each of them would be making, I think they could do it.

 

[thesanityannex]

Money can't buy happiness but it can mend old wounds.

 

[VF21]

And who says money can't buy happiness? Give me $100 million+ and see how happy I am!

Just how much does it cost to purchase a luxury suite at Arco?

 

[thesanityannex]

Kobe Bryant will tell you money can't buy happiness, but his wife will disagree.

 

[loopymitch]

^^^I was wondering how long it was going to take for soemone to mention that.

 

[VF21]

Kobe Bryant will tell you money can't buy happiness, but his wife will disagree.

I don't think Kobe would say that. Money bought the purple diamond ring. Money - boatloads of it - paid for the high-priced cadre of lawyers. Etc.

 

[VF21]

And, on that note, let's not take this thread into the whole Kobe thing. It's over; it's done...the horse is dead, been to the rendering plant, was turned into paste and has already been consumed by kindergarteners somewhere.

 

[thesanityannex]

Kobe is so last year!

 

[Gargamel]

In Phil's book he talks about how anything he asked of Kobe, Kobe nodded in agreement, then did the opposite. Could just be bad mouthing though.

Read my post again. Winter 2003...

 

[Gargamel]

Lamar seems pretty emotional, high maintenance and use to being the primary focus himself. I remember watching the Olympics, Duncan would sometimes be giving Odom directions about defensive positioning and you could see Odom didn't apprecitae being told what to do, snapped back at Duncan. Nobody can be less pushy, confrontational that Duncan so for Odom to react like that raised my eyebrows. I suspect Odom is already far less than thrilled with the current situation and if he becomes Jackson's whipping boy, good luck.

Lamar was probably thinking to himself, "I'm playing better than him, why's he worrying about me?"