Filling in for Phil

The Lakers go 45-37 and lose in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers follow that up with a 42-40 record and lose in the first round of the playoffs. This season, they are off to a 9-8 start (as of Monday). All of this and Phil Jackson gets a raise?

Please, Dr. Buss. Please, Jimmy. Give me a chance. What have you got to lose? The $12 million you save on a coach can actually get you a player that will actually help.

Geno Apicella

Burbank