Jackson: Vujacic Had 'Run-In' With Coaches

[The Regime]

Lakers head coach Phil Jackson explained to reporters prior to Wednesday's game in Atlanta that Sasha Vujacic did not play in Houston or New Orleans because of a "little run-in with the coaching staff in Oklahoma City."

 

Jackson added, "Sasha hasn't atoned for it yet, and when he does, he'll be back in good graces."

 

Vujacic responded by repeatedly saying, "I do not know what he is talking about."

 

Jackson also told reporters that Vujacic has failed in coming through on a promise that he made back in October. "There's a promise that he made to us before the season that he hasn't fulfilled," Jackson said. "I'll let him explain it, if he wants to."

 

When asked to explain Vujacic said, "I dont know. Ask him. I don't know what he's talking about."

 

It was clear, however, that Vujacic was visibly upset about his lack of playing time.

 

"I'm out of the rotation," he said. "When they're winning, I'm not playing. When they're losing, I'm not playing. When they're down by 20, I might get three minutes."

 

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/65688/20100331/jackson_vujacic_had_run_in_with_coaches/

 

No [expletive] your not in our rotation, that one thing that you did well in '08 you no longer do.

 

Also lol at this cockiness, he needs to calm his d-league [expletive] down.

[Real Deal]

He's gone. There's no way Phil will put up with that.

[The Artesticle]

He's gone. There's no way Phil will put up with that.

Or Phil could be gone. Just retire.

[andreusito]

^He said he'll still coach next season I think.

[Erick Blasco]

Phil's stated that if he wins a ring, he'll basically always be back to defend his title. If the Lakers win it all, or lose in such a way where there's unfinished business, (Say Cleveland humiliates them in the Finals, or they lose in the first round), then he'll be back.

 

Vujacic...not so much...