Phil Jackson is getting back into basketball in a significant way. The Hall of Fame coach has agreed to advise the Detroit Pistons in their search for a new coach,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].

“Phil Jackson is a friend and one of the best minds in the business,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], . “We are thrilled to have him as an adviser as we make some very important decisions for this franchise. (Team president) Joe (Dumars) and I discussed this and he and I are in full agreement that this is a great opportunity.”

One of Gores' business partners made it clear that the Pistons aren't adding Jackson to their management team,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
“Phil’s role is to advise Joe,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Tom and the ownership team,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], not to assume a formal position inside the Pistons organization,” said Mark Barnhill, a partner in Platinum Equity, Gores’ private equity firm.
The Pistons fired Lawrence Frank after a 29-53 finish this season.
Jackson is rumored to be interested in taking a front-office position if he decides to end his retirement. Reports last week said the Toronto Raptors will make a play for him, and Jackson will listen to their pitch.

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