Phil Jackson

Mark Cuban couldn't resist the urge to take aim with two of his favorite Lakers targets back at Staples Center on Tuesday. The Dallas Mavericks owner was complimentary of Shaquille O'Neal on the night the former Lakers center's jersey was retired, but he gleefully zinged former coach Phil Jackson. "I have great respect for Phil too, Jeanie's husband as he'll now be known," Cuban said, referencing Jeanie Buss, the Lakers' executive vice president and governor who votes on issues at owners' meetings.

The Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's No. 34 jersey at halftime on Tuesday as the team hosted the Dallas Mavericks. "The most gifted specimen I've ever seen play this game," said Kobe Bryant in a prepared video.  "Historical, the run we had together. " Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson spoke next (to a Staples Center crowd chanting "We want Phil"), reminiscing about the fun times he had with O'Neal and the Lakers. "How much fun we had, the wins, the titles," said Jackson.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was on hand Tuesday night for his team's visit to Staples Center to play the Lakers. After taking a moment to reminisce about Shaquille O'Neal, who will have his jersey retired by the Lakers at halftime, Cuban gave a jab to former Lakers coach Phil Jackson. "I have great respect for Phil, Jeanie's husband, as he'll be now be known," Cuban said.  "Someone's got to be the first housewife of the Lakers. " Jackson and Jeanie [Buss] became engaged to marry in January, although they've yet to officially tie the knot.

The other day I wrote a funny story, which failed to get a laugh out of Phil Jackson's agent, Todd Musburger. The way I heard it, UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero called Musburger's office, and talked to his son, Brian, about Jackson helping UCLA find a replacement for Ben Howland. Musburger put out a news release after I wrote about it and said I was wrong. I think everyone understands I am never wrong. I asked Guerrero on Tuesday if he had talked to Jackson's agent.

Funny story the way I hear it. Once UCLA failed to land Virginia Commonwealth Coach Shaka Smart and Butler's Brad Stevens, Athletic Director Dan Guerrero talked to Phil Jackson's representative. Guerrero didn't want Jackson as coach, but rather to have him lead the search for a new UCLA basketball coach. Jackson was agreeable. Guerrero talked to Jackson's agent about having a news conference to announce Jackson was onboard. Jackson's agent told Guerrero what it would cost to hire him as consultant.

  Phil Jackson joined Twitter on Wednesday and his first tweet wasn't quite what you'd expect from the Zen master turned author.   11 champ;ipnsikp[ ringhs - Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) March 27, 2013 Immediately after that tweet went live, Twitter exploded with cracks about his misspellings, which were retweeted more than 23,000 times. Jackson, of course, had the last laugh. His second tweet Thursday afternoon was a video of himself composing his first one. Jackson sits in front of a computer, sighing as he tries to type.

  Phil Jackson joined the world of Twitter on Wednesday and in about 18 hours he already has more than 100,000 followers. When news hit that the Zenmaster had a Twitter account, speculation immediately began on what sage information and advice he would give. You just knew it would be something profound. Especially that first tweet. He must have something grand in mind for his first tweet. Or maybe not. 11 champ;ipnsikp[ ringhs - Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11)

Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson has finally joined Twitter. Jackson is readying the release of his latest book, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. " During his last stint with the Lakers he expressed skepticism as to the need and purpose of Twitter. Already with more than 20,000 followers, Jackson has yet to actually tweet. His fiancée, Lakers executive Jeanie Buss, confirmed that it is indeed Jackson's account. Please welcome Phil Jackson to twitter @ philjackson11 - Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss)

At Jerry Buss' memorial service Feb. 21, more than a dozen speakers honored the longtime Lakers owner, who died Feb. 18 at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Below are some of the highlights from the service, which included speeches by some current and former Lakers legends. MAGIC JOHNSON Johnson played for the Lakers from 1979 to 1991 and returned in the 1995-96 season. He and Buss hung out often, but Johnson didn't realize just how close they had become until he contracted HIV. "When I announced HIV, I knew he was really a father figure in my life," Johnson said.

The hand that once wrote about daily NBA schedules on a greaseboard in the Lakers' locker room now composes daily specials on a surfboard propped against a sunset-colored truck. Kona Sunset Shrimp Tacos, two for $7. The distinctive voice that once boomed through the halls of Staples Center now is heard from underneath a tiny window; instead of ordering Lakers players into their uniforms, it is now taking office workers' orders for lunch. Welcome to Sam Choy's Pineapple Express, may I help you?