The 2010-11 NBA season is supposed to be the last for Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Assuming he does follow through on his promise to retire, who is best suited to assume the reins of leadership once he's gone?
The decision will likely end up being a matter of philosophical approach on the part of Lakers owner Jerry Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak, and there appear to be two candidates who clearly speak to either extreme.
If the Lakers choose to continue the legacy of Jackson's triangle offense, the most likely choice for Kupchak and Buss would be top assistant Brian Shaw.
Shaw has dedicated his fledgling coaching career to Jackson's principles—namely, a strong defense and, even more importantly, the triangle offense.
Jackson's coaching philosophy has been very good to the Lakers franchise. As the saying goes: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." However, there is also the matter of Shaw's inexperience to consider.
Players like Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher are rumored to favor Shaw as Jackson's eventual replacement, but that could be because they were all former teammates.
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