Coach To Return When Season Resumes After Getting Clean Bill Of Health Read The Official Statement On The Lakers Web Site Head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers answers questions after the game against the Denver Nuggets during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals during the NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2009, in Denver, Colo. Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site Friday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor. Jackson led the Lakers to their 15th NBA championship and his 10th title in June, breaking the mark he shared with the late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach. "I feel... [read full story]
