It’s not an “official role” but the Zen Master is part of the Lakers organization. Phil Jackson’s fiancée, Jeanie Buss, spoke on it yesterday.
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Via GM:
Phil Jackson has been in touch with Mitch Kupchak on multiple occasions over the past few weeks to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jackson has taken on an informal role of consultant.
“Even though he doesn’t have an official role with us, he’s a consultant of sorts,” said Kupchak.
“We discussed some things, me and Mitch in the past couple of weeks, bouncing things around,” said Jackson.
The Lakers sought out Jackson’s opinion and he said that there is no issue with Kupchak or Jim Buss.
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Via DN:
Jeanie Buss provided several revealing tidbits on the state of the Lakers’ franchise.
That started with the former coach and fiancée who guided the Lakers to five NBA championships.
“My message to Lakers fans is Phil is a part of the organization because of me,”
said Buss, who’s the Lakers’ executive vice president of business operations and serves as the team’s governor. “He’s part of my life and part of my family. He’s always in Laker world, no matter if he has an official position or not.”
Would Buss want Jackson to have an official position with the team?
“I think we’re in good hands with our front office,” said Buss, referring to Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and her brother, Jim, the team’s vice president of basketball operations. “Jim and Mitch know Phil is a phone call away. He’s always available. He would always do anything to help, support or listen. It’s like we’re all family.”
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