Though he certainly has more important things to worry about with his Lakers losing to the visiting Dallas Mavericks in the opener of the conference semifinals, Phil Jackson told reporters before the game that he apologized to the Maloofs for comparing them to former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. Major League Baseball recently took control of the Dodgers because of McCourt's financial problems. Jackson, the longtime Kings nemesis who for a decade has enjoyed bantering with Sacramento fans, acknowledged that he sent a handwritten note of apology to the Maloofs during the first round series against New Orleans. "Yes, I had a gun at my head, but ..." Of course, he works for Lakers owner Jerry Buss, lives with Jeanie Buss, and therefore, has sort of a rooting interest in the matter. The idea of three teams in Southern California clearly was resisted by his boss and members of the league's relocation committee. But there also is this: Phil has always appreciated the folksiness of the capital city. He was born in Deer Lodge, Montana, and leaves Los Angeles as soon as the postseason ends. Asked what he thought of the announcement Monday that the Maloofs were remaining in Northern California, at least for another year, Jackson added, "I think it's great for the Sacramento fans."
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May 3, 2011
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