Former Lakers Coach Phil Jackson diagnosed with prostate cancer

 

Former Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson made a revelation that he had prostate cancer during the 2011 playoffs in his forthcoming book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success". 

Yahoo Sports reports that the Coach has discussed his condition during their second-round battle with the eventual champion, Dallas Mavericks. The multi-titled coach had to delay the surgery at the end of the season. 

Though he has retired as a coach, numerous number of reports say that he would be back with an NBA team in a front-office job. 

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One with the Fans: Pray for Kobe

Though this blog is not exactly a sports blog, we are one with the millions of Kobe Bryant fans & believers in praying for his speedy recovery. The diagnosis, a probable ACL, may dampen playoff hopes for the Lakers as they fight toe to toe with closest NBA team in the standings, Utah Jazz but we believe that the Black Mamba will come back.

He will move mountains to play basketball again, trust him!

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Agent: Mike D' Antoni is Lakers' New Coach

Mike D' Antoni's agent confirms that the former Suns and Knicks Coach has signed a 4 year contract to replace Mike Brown.

Details here : http://ph.nba.com/news-article/581/lakers-hire-dantoni-as-head-coach#.UKDBq4c3vcZ  (also the photo credit)

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