Wow, can you believe it’s been months without a Phil Jackson comeback rumor? Well, that all ends today.
The former coach of the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly “itching” to make a comeback.
But Jackson may not be looking for a coaching job. According to ESPN , the former coach is looking for a management position. Jackson isn’t looking at any specific team yet but he’s opened the door to let team’s approach him during the off-season.
Jackson is the most decorated coach in NBA history. He’s won 11 NBA championships and has the highest winning percentage of any coach in NBA history (.701).
Jackson hasn’t held a prominent position in the front office of an NBA team but that probably won’t be a deterring factor this off-season.
Last year, Jackson was highly recruited by just about every team with a coaching vacancy despite the fact that he was retired. Jackson nearly agreed to return with the Los Angeles Lakers but the team ended up hiring Mike D’Antoni .
After that, Jackson said that “has no intention of ever coaching again.”
Jackson retired after the 2010-11 season but he’s reportedly “itching” to get back to work.
The former coach may be open to the idea of a comeback but NBA fans shouldn’t expect Phil to take just any job. If Phil Jackson does make a comeback, he’s going to sign with a team that has deep pockets and championship potential.
Do you think Phil Jackson will make a comeback?
