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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > VIDEO: Phil Jackson On The Lakers, ‘They’ve Got A Lot Of Needs’
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VIDEO: Phil Jackson On The Lakers, ‘They’ve Got A Lot Of Needs’

Corey Hansford
Published: 11/20/2014
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For years now, Los Angeles Lakers fans have been pleading to bring back Phil Jackson in hopes that he could turn around the franchise during this rough period. Now that he is in charge of the New York Knicks, the chances of that happening are slim to none.

With the team continuing to struggle right now, some still wonder how it would be if Jackson were in charge. TMZ Sports caught up with Jackson and asked him if the Lakers would be better off if he was coaching. Jackson took a little dig at the state of the team.

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Jackson said that the Lakers have a lot of needs. He did, however, call Byron Scott a great coach in the video.

When asked if he would be better than Scott, Jackson said talent makes a coach great, and added that the Lakers are growing up together.

Though Jackson was complimentary of Scott, many would note that his criticism of the state of the Lakers is ironic considering his Knicks currently have a lower winning percentage than the Lakers.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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