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Jackson confirms it: He'll be back with Lakers next season

 
Phil Jackson will return to coach the NBA champion Lakers for at least one more season, the Hall of Famer announced today. Jackson, 63, received positive news on a battery of medical tests and made his decision known today. (link)

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