Phil Jackson Reportedly In Frequent Contact With Lakers

The NBA world was pretty shocked by the discovery that Phil Jackson has been in contact with the Los Angeles Lakers. This revelation came like a surprise to many fans across the country. The Lakers are at the very end of their disappointing season and Rob Pelinka could easily use some help. Sam Amick and Bill Oram were among the first to report the news.

Phil Jackson has been in frequent contact with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss about team matters all season long, sources tell @sam_amick and @billoram.

“The dynamics surrounding the Russell Westbrook situation are known to have drawn his interest.”

More: https://t.co/wPwC7xmclH pic.twitter.com/hZ3IYZjdI3

— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) March 7, 2022

So, why did the Lakers contact the former head coach? The team deals with a lot of problems at the moment and Russell Westbrook is one of them. The nine-time All-Star struggles to make an impact and he seems to be a burden for the franchise.

 “The dynamics surrounding the Russell Westbrook situation are known to have drawn his interest,” discussed the NBA writers.

NBA world reacts to Phil Jackson and his contact with the Lakers

People started speculating and some of them said that Jackson called the Lakers to help them get rid of LeBron James. Not so fast. Fans believe that Jackson was actually the “shadow general manager” this whole time.

Wait what ? https://t.co/IXyMLE6oM4

— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) March 7, 2022

Oh hell yah https://t.co/s2rsuKoZ9I

— sam esfandiari (@samesfandiari) March 7, 2022

The Lakers are doing everything in their power to make sure LeBron goes back to Cleveland ?? https://t.co/tudDPm9xFy pic.twitter.com/74T9NBBB7P

— ? ????????? ? (@King0fCleveland) March 7, 2022

“To quote Karen Hill in ‘Goodfellas,’” tweeted the Kamenetzky brothers. “I mean, there were never any outsiders around. Absolutely never. And being together all the time made everything seem all the more normal.’ AK”

To quote Karen Hill in 'Goodfellas'… "I mean, there were never any outsiders around. Absolutely never. And being together all the time made everything seem all the more normal." AK https://t.co/UXW5SPMRiY pic.twitter.com/S7ZHpl5STB

— Kamenetzky Brothers (@KamBrothers) March 7, 2022

Not surprised. He's probably been the, "Shadow," GM all this time lol..either way, Got love for PJ as a HC..front office exec naw..Jeanie needs bball minds with a success track record or a resume trending upward like a trey Winger of presti for ex guys who can build from scratch https://t.co/kUjK7F8mG4

— The Lake Show (@TheLakeShow4L) March 7, 2022

Sports writer Jannelle Moore believes that team owner Jeanie Buss needs help to make a decision. Moore is convinced that Buss and Jackson will come up with a solution.

“My takeaways are: Jeanie can’t seem to make a decision on her own. Too many voices within the Org and… What are Phil’s thoughts about the ‘posse’ now?” tweeted the sports writer.

My takeaways are.

Jeanie can’t seem to make a decision on her own.

Too many voices within the Org and…

What are Phil’s thoughts about the ‘posse’ now? https://t.co/KjGHz7zTua

— Jannelle Moore (@Jannelle12) March 7, 2022

Will Jackson be the one to remove Westbrook from the roster? LA has a few huge problems on the table. Let’s see what happens in the offseason. Jackson’s appearance in the news gave us a reason to discuss the entire situation.

Russ better stop messing around then.. show consistency. This is as serious as it’s ever been this point forward https://t.co/J10QS8kTvT

— ? ????? ??????? ? (@LakersDynastyLD) March 7, 2022

How far will the Lakers go to get the help they need? It’s a really hard season for everyone. This goes to pretty much everyone within the organization.