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Show 8 Wednesday June 15, 2005 SUMMER UTAH CHRONICLE JACKSON continued from Page 6 five with the Lakers. He has a ,723 regular-season winning percentage and a .717 postseason winning percentage. The Lakers were 285-125 in the regular season and 68-28 in the postseason under Jackson. But this figures to be his biggest challenge since the current team doesn't appear to have what it takes to return to elite status any time soon. The Lakers are well over the salary cap, restricting their ability to bring in high-priced free-agent talent for at least two years. Their defense was abysmal last season; they had an unbalanced roster with too many small forwards; they had virtually no inside presence on either end of the court; and they were suspect at point guard. Jeanie Buss, the owner*s daughter and the Lakers' executive vice president of business operations, publicly lobbied for months for the return of Jackson, her longtime boyfriend. She finally got her wish. Shortly after Tomjanovich's resignation, Bryant said he would "roll with it" if Jackson returned. Two days after the season ended, Bryant said he didn't care who was hired as coach, adding he trusted the track record of Jerry Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak. "Whoever they bring in here, I'm going to be ready," Bryant said. "I'm just open to whoever they feel like is going to get the job done." Buss said in early May he believed Jackson and Bryant could coexist. "Oh, definitely. No ques- tion," Buss said. "These people want to win." Jackson spoke to several other teams, including the New York Knicks, but made it clear he would make a decision on the Lakers' job before giving serious consideration to anyone else. "He was a long shot for us anyway," said a source in the Knicks' front office who spoke on condition of anonymity. Herb Williams remains New York's coach for now, although the team has also spoken to Flip Saunders, P.J. Carlesimo, Bill Laimbeer and others. There remains a possibility that New York could pursue Detroit coach Larry Brown, who is widely expected to leave the Pistons following the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Brown has said he wants to address a health issue after the playoffs before deciding his next move. He has already spoken with the Cleveland Cavaliers about taking a job as team president. Jackson's decision to rejoiri the Lakers should speed up the process offillingother job openings. There are coaching vacancies in Minnesota and Portland, and Seattle coach Nate McMillan's contract expires at the end of this month. Sacramento reportedly approachedJackson about taking over the Kings. O'Neal and Dwyane Wade led Miami to the Eastern Conference finals, where they lost to Detroit in seven games. O'Neal is scheduled to earn $30.6 million next season, but can opt out this summer and become a free agent. He has said he wants to stay, in Miami and has talked with the Heat about a contract extension. Get ahead of the rest earning potential $800 per month ["•FREE*"" Visit us online at 20 hours a week sc!h©©ii c r e d i t s^raeiisiLbl best sales experience for students contact Jake Sorcnsen Ad Manager at 581.7751 Email resume: jsorcnsen@chronkle.utah.edu www.dailyutabchronicle.com. I UBlvirilty LtoitlM 222 S. 1300 L - 682-7200 | With purchase of Bacon Cheese burper. IBoz drink, and fries.} All! It: 7800 S. StatB • 266-6800 | • DffBr Good Wltb Gbronlcla Coupon Only. Explru 6/24/06 | i As many as 69,000 students, family, faculty and staff will bury their heads in it. Don't miss the bitjgost issue of the ycarl Utah Diabetes Center Community Lecture Series 2005 7:00 - 8:30 PM Holladay County Library 2150 East Murray Holladay Rd The Diet Dilemma - How Does Losing Weight Help to Prevent and Control Diabetes June 15 Jill L. Neilson, MS, RD, CDE Diabetes Medications Simplified Denice Small, PharmD July 20 Exercise, the Magic Pill for Diabetes Sheldon Smith, MS, CDE August 17 Call Utah Diabetes Center for more information; Phone:(801)581-7761 •vvww.utahdiabetescenter.org OPENINGS ISSUE The Openings Issue is mailed to all U students registered for Fall Semester. Although direct mail advertising is usually the most expensive, our Openings Issue provides a cost-effective way of reaching the University community. All remaining copies are distributed at all the regular spots on campus for faculty and staff as well. For extra exposure and value, inquire about our Map Page and other targeted sections. Insertion Deadline Rate Friday, July 22, 2005 $17.00 per column inch Copy Deadline Minimum Purchase Requirement Tuesday, July 25, 2005 $340.00 (20 column inches) Published August 8 & mailed by August 12. Sample Sizes and Rates Color Ads 20 c.i. = $340 1/4 page = $544 1/2 page = $1096.50 Full page = $2,193 1 color: $100 2 color: $150 Full color: $350 Contact us at 801-581-7041 for more Information or to place an ad, The University of Utah Health System Part of your Community,,, Part of your life. University of Utah The Daily Utah Chronicle |