Everyone knows now it is Phil Jackson’s job if he wants it. Just more a matter of when not if.
Lakers' meeting with Phil Jackson is over. No official job offer was made but it's well understood that the job is Jackson's if he wants it.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) November 10, 2012
Bernie Bickerstaff will coach Lakers game Sunday vs. SAC. The Lakers will also interview a couple coaches in case Phil J. doesn't take job.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) November 10, 2012
Jackson’s team wants people to know that no official job offer has been made.
Jackson source says reports that job is his to take is Lakers' spin: no job has been offered but LAL now can say he turned them down.
— Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) November 10, 2012