When Phil Jackson retired from the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2011-12 season, it was assumed that he would only return to the NBA for a very high-profile job, whether that involved turning a good team into a great one or joining a marquee franchise like the New York Knicks. No one thought that he would go to a small-market team, let alone one with a rebuilding period in the offing. You know, because one of the two or three best coaches in basketball history typically doesn't have to do such a thing. The Portland Trail Blazers likely knew these facts. However, that did not deter them from making an offer to the Zen Master, if one report is correct. From Chris Haynes for CSNNW.com (via PBT ):

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