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Article: LAKERS NOTEBOOK: JEANIE SEES JACKSON STAYING.(Sports)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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- June 9, 2004
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Byline: Howard Beck Staff Writer
The news came as a bit of a surprise to the Lakers' coach, and probably startled the Lakers' owner, but Phil Jackson's chances of returning to the team next season have been set at ``95 percent'' by the person closest to both men.
Jeanie Buss, daughter of owner Jerry Buss and girlfriend to Jackson, offered that opinion Monday on the radio and reiterated it Tuesday night before Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
``That's my personal feeling,'' said Jeanie Buss, who also is the team's executive vice president. ``I have not had this conversation with Mitch (Kupchak, the general manager), or my dad, but I feel that, given ...