And Jeanie BussLos Angeles Lakers owner still cares about her ex-fiancé’s theories Phil Jackson, she must be very worried by now. After 41 games played this season, the Lakers have a record of 21 wins for 20 losses, after the loss suffered at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
Why is this worrying? Because if we trust the precepts of the Zen Master, the Lakers’ title chances went up in smoke after this defeat. According to the former head coach of the Angelenos, with whom he won 5 rings, they have reached the critical stage which prevents any team from claiming the title. Phil Jackson has indeed always affirmed that a team which aims for the title must absolutely reach the 40 victories before posting 20 defeats on the clock.
Russell Westbrook looks depressed, things aren’t going strong despite LeBron’s support
The critical stage has therefore been reached by LeBron James and his comrades last weekend. They are not the only ones among the ambitious teams to be behind on their scoreboard. Other franchises are also about to find themselves in the red zone. Charlotte (19 losses), Denver (18), Dallas (18), Cleveland (18) and Toronto (17) will soon have no chance of being crowned champions. If they obviously believe in Phil Jackson’s theories …
The most successful coach in league history’s last experience as president of the New York Knicks unfortunately proved that he was no longer necessarily so relevant in the modern NBA. We can quickly see if his statements from a few decades ago are still adaptable in 2022. The Lakers, who still do not really have any certainty about their ability to go to the end, must pray that this is not the case …
