Topic: Phil Jackson

Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

From Bobby Valentine to Doug Williams, 10 sports figures ripe for a biography.

Should the NBA be cut back to 24 teams?

Fans yearn for the glory days of great rivalries like the Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Critics of the current NBA say there just aren't enough great players to fill out 30 teams.

Derek Fisher staying with Lakers after free agent talks

Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, but in the end Derek Fisher will remain with the Lakers.

Ron Artest: Embattled forward learned to trust himself as Lakers win NBA title

Ron Artest had 20 points on 7 of 18 shooting, five steals and five rebounds in the decisive game of his first season with the Lakers.

NBA Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant says this championship is the 'sweetest'

NBA Finals MVP? It's Kobe Bryant. He says the championship is the 'sweetest' because LA beat the Celtics.

NBA Finals Game 7: LA Lakers win NBA title beating Celtics 83 - 79

NBA Finals Game 7 goes to the Lakers as they defeated the Boston Celtics to win 16th championship.

NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers beat Celtics, win 16th title

NBA Finals Game 7: It wasn't the prettiest NBA finals game but Game 7 went to the Lakers 83-79 over the Boston Celtics.

Kobe Bryant ready for Game 7 challenge of Lakers-Celtics

Kobe Bryant says he's ready for tonight's Lakers-Celtics Game 7.

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers destroy Boston Celtics; Game 7 next

Kobe Bryant scored 26 enroute to a Lakers 89 - 67 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics handle Kobe Bryant, lead Los Angeles Lakers 3-2

Boston Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86.

Does behavioral economics help Phil Jackson to excel as an NBA Coach?

Los Angeles Lakers' coach Phil Jackson uses small fines to create deterrents for bad behavior in his players. 

McCain aide blows gasket, rips New York Times

How Celtics, Lakers rebuilt themselves – a trade at a time

Can other NBA cities do the same? It's a daunting task, experts say.

NBA hopes Celtics-Lakers rivalry can respark the fans

But current finals lacks superstar matchup of Bird vs. Magic.