The Lakers need a new head coach after firing Vogel. While the job isn't as appealing as it might be, there are still plenty of candidates interested in it. A popular name associated with the job in recent weeks has been Mark Jackson.
As a player, Jackson was an All-Star for the New York Knicks. As a coach, he had a lot of success with the Golden State Warriors before Steve Kerr turned the Golden State Warriors into a dynasty team. He led the team to the playoffs twice in three seasons. Previously, the Warriors had only made the playoffs once in 16 seasons.
However, Jackson has not been given any other coaching opportunities since leaving the Warriors. But in this offseason, the Lakers are watching him closely. Jr Smith, a former Lakers guard and james' best friend, said he believes Jackson should get the job.
According to The Athletic reporter Sam Amick, James would be excited if Jackson became Lakers coach. "Sources say James would be very excited about the prospect of Mark Jackson getting the job," Amik wrote. "But as history tells us, that doesn't mean it's really going to happen."
Mark Jackson's record as head coach is 121 wins and 109 losses, and he also helped Stephen Curry grow into one of the best players in NBA history. Having had such a successful experience, would Jackson choose to coach the Lakers? Let's wait and see!