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Lakers head coach Phil Jackson reacts to an officials call in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semi?finals at the Staples Center Wednesday. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Lakers head coach Phil Jackson reacts to an officials call in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semi?finals at the Staples Center Wednesday. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers have had the worst restart since the all-star break. Out of the 4 games that they have played after the break, they have been outplayed every time. The lack of effort has been called into question in all the games and the coaching staff has come under heavy fire for these losses.
And it’s not just this week, but the coaching staff has been criticized for the poor play of the Lakers since the start of the campaign. Frank Vogel in particular has come under the most criticism for his play-calling in late-game situations. There are also rumors going around that Vogel and Russell Westbrook have a rift between them. Vogel has sat down Westbrook in the fourth quarter of multiple games.
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Many have called for Vogel to be fired, but the Lakers seem to be trusting of the head coach to see this season out. However, there is a ray of hope for the Lakers as they take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
Phil Jackson, the legendary Lakers head coach, was spotted in attendance at the game. The most decorated coach in NBA History was the Lakers head coach for a long time and has retired from the job almost a decade ago.
The Zen Master is in the building 🐐 pic.twitter.com/my55FYCKms
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 6, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers fans have a glimmer of hope
With the sighting of Phil Jackson, the Lakers fans were, at the very least, delighted. They asked him to come back to the team and save them from embarrassment. They also asked Vogel to be fired immediately.
Vogel legit getting replaced at halftime https://t.co/hXZuB9H97g
— 🗻 (@BR0NALD) March 6, 2022
fire vogel and hire him again
— depressed ad stan (@imyomar) March 6, 2022
hire him
— 𝒹𝓊𝓁🌵💫 (@onlybronn) March 6, 2022
Well he should. Phil could help him win a title or two, without a question. The Lakers have been awful. They lack leadership. Phil can fix that. He’s done it before with the best of em.
— Ghast of Kyiv 🇺🇸 (@MayanGuerrilla) March 6, 2022
Please make a comeback, Phil! 🙏🏽
— kari (@kariroxx) March 6, 2022
GOAT coach. There is no debate
— Pat Benson (@Pat_Benson_Jr) March 6, 2022
Jeanie made the call… pic.twitter.com/hTZk6QRah0
— David Wallace (@FullMetalNaija) March 6, 2022
Mr. Jackson, I formally apologize for the travesty you are about to witness tonight
— azriel (@AzrielChalid) March 6, 2022
Mr. Jackson, I formally apologize for the travesty you are about to witness tonight
— azriel (@AzrielChalid) March 6, 2022
👀 Whoa! Maybe help is coming
— BubbaDice (@DiceBubba) March 6, 2022
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Phil Jackson – The Zen Master
After winning six championships with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, Phil came to the Lakers. He took the talented duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal and turned them into superstars.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 12: Kobe Bryant, Lindsey Hunter and Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate following Game Four of the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets on June 12, 2002 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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The Lakers won three titles in Phil’s first three years. After losing in the 2004 NBA finals, Jackson left the job amid rumors of a rift with Kobe Bryant. He did return after a year, but did not enjoy success in his first three years. However, he did win two more in 2009 and 2010, making him the most decorated coach in NBA History.
