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"In my estimation, the guy that has to be there would be Bill Russell . He has won 11 championships as a player," Jackson said in an interview with Time.

We've all done this: After a really difficult project, no matter how rewarding it was, right afterward we say "no way, I'm never doing that again." Then six months later we look back on it and think "you know, it wasn't that bad" and talk ourselves into doing it again.

Many people enjoy watching the San Antonio Spurs -- their convoluted motion-based system is capable of producing points in a hurry -- but there is still a sizable subsection of America that cannot stand the Spurs and their "boring" brand of basketball.

Jackson recently spoke on ESPN's Mike & Mike in the morning, where his quotes were recorded on the issue.

AUGUST 10: Dwight Howard is introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers by General Manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California.

James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Kobe Bryant was named to the All-NBA first team for the eleventh time in his career after an outstanding 2012-2013 campaign.

The Lakers enter the 2013 draft with very clear needs and some interesting prospects available in the late second round they might be able to take advantage of.

Phil Jackson picked up the phone and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was on the other line.

Writers Note: This isn't exactly a story about the Los Angeles Clippers but it is a city of Los Angeles story.

Up is down and down is up these days in Los Angeles, where it's the legendary Lakers who are a hot mess and the Clippers who are no longer confounding.

Two of the NBA's most decorated and celebrated superstars both have ties to the Charlotte Hornets, albeit in extremely different ways.

Atlanta Hawks player Dahntay Jones says he feels REALLLY bad about injuring Kobe Bryant 's ankle right before the NBA playoffs ... but he's adamant, he didn't do it on purpose! Jones was at LAX yesterday when he told TMZ ... even though it's only been 2 months since the controversial play, he doesn't hold a grudge against people like Ice Cube -- ... (more)

Phil Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989-1998, and of the L.A. Lakers for more than 10 years.

The Los Angeles Lakers do not yet know Dwight Howard's decision for next season, but the All-Star center made his feelings about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni known before starting his offseason.

Kobe Bryant and J.R. Smith can be looked at as an interesting study in focus and maturity.

While he's riding that stationary bike, he's evidently pondering whether Phil Jackson really likes Michael Jordan better or whether the Zen Master was just messing with him.

With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given no indication he will rush the process and has privately indicated that he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams, league sources told CBSSports.com. Though Howard is adamant that his free agency not be marred ... (more)

The Los Angeles Lakers is an organization known for their deep history of talented players, historic championship runs and cultivating an entire generation with their overall image of success.

Jun 21, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James celebrates with the Bill Russell mvp trophy after winning the NBA championship in game five of the 2012 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena.