We told you last week that Phil Jackson's future -- whether he re-ups with L.A. this summer or heads elsewhere -- could have an effect on whether or not Kobe Bryant gets out of his contract and tests the free-agent waters this summer.

We also noted that if Jackson were to stay in L.A. but instead coach the Clippers -- a team that will be looking for a new coach next season -- it could be enough to convince LeBron James to come play the 3 for the Clips.

But what about if Jackson were to stay with the Lakers? LeBron couldn't possibly go there, could he?

Well, maybe.

According to Roland Lazenby of HoopsHype, James "is quietly making overtures to the Los Angeles Lakers. He wants to play for them. And James is not all that concerned whether Kobe Bryant is part of the equation."

Lazenby also notes: "Mainly, he wants to wear a championship ring, which means he wants to play for Lakers coach Phil Jackson."

Lazenby also cites a source that says Jackson loves LeBron.

Obviously, there are several complicating factors here: to bring on James, the Lakers would have to free up a good chunk of their payroll, and one would assume Kobe would need to sign off on such a potential move. That is, of course, if he opts to stay with the team beyond this year. But some sort of a sign-and-trade isn't out of the realm of possibility here.

Yet, if LeBron wants to play for Jackson, and Jackson apparently loves LeBron, the Lakers aren't the only team they could team up on.

We already mentioned the Clippers. But the Nets are looking for a new coach and are hoping to make a big-name splash, Vinny Del Negro's job in Chicago still isn't rock solid and the Knicks could also unload Mike D'Antoni in favor of Jackson, if they knew it meant landing James.

"Mainly, he wants to wear a championship ring, which means he wants to play for Lakers coach Phil Jackson."

Benny The Jet wrote: So far they have him going to the Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Nets, Knicks, Miami, Cavs...can't they just let it play out and wait til free agency starts and talk about the season now instead of making these wild speculations all the time?

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Benny The Jet wrote:

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Didn't they say the same thing when they put together that Lakers team with Kobe, Shaq, Payton, and Malone? That didn't turn out so hot.

Would it be a great team? Yes. Greatest ever? Probably not, especially if you still have Derek Fisher running point.

Benny The Jet wrote:

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Didn't they say the same thing when they put together that Lakers team with Kobe, Shaq, Payton, and Malone? That didn't turn out so hot.

Would it be a great team? Yes. Greatest ever? Probably not, especially if you still have Derek Fisher running point.

2quik4u wrote:

Benny The Jet wrote:

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Didn't they say the same thing when they put together that Lakers team with Kobe, Shaq, Payton, and Malone? That didn't turn out so hot.

Would it be a great team? Yes. Greatest ever? Probably not, especially if you still have Derek Fisher running point.

Lol The Glove and Malone were old as fuck

Trueblue23 wrote:

Benny The Jet wrote:

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Didn't they say the same thing when they put together that Lakers team with Kobe, Shaq, Payton, and Malone? That didn't turn out so hot.

Would it be a great team? Yes. Greatest ever? Probably not, especially if you still have Derek Fisher running point.

Shit would never happen.. but..

There would be a huge difference between the Kobe/LeBron Lakers and the Shaq/Kobe/Glove/Malone Lakers.

This team has no egos and all the BS, winning is all that matters. And IF (which it won't EVER) LeBron went to the Lakers, I'd go with this lineup..

PG- Kobe Bryant
SG- Ron Artest
SF- LeBron James
PF- Pau Gasol
C- Andrew Bynum

HighRoller74 wrote:

Trueblue23 wrote:

Benny The Jet wrote:

Eric Taylor wrote: Put LeBron in LA with Kobe and the team they have and you would have the best team in NBA history.

Didn't they say the same thing when they put together that Lakers team with Kobe, Shaq, Payton, and Malone? That didn't turn out so hot.

Would it be a great team? Yes. Greatest ever? Probably not, especially if you still have Derek Fisher running point.

Shit would never happen.. but..

There would be a huge difference between the Kobe/LeBron Lakers and the Shaq/Kobe/Glove/Malone Lakers.

This team has no egos and all the BS, winning is all that matters. And IF (which it won't EVER) LeBron went to the Lakers, I'd go with this lineup..

PG- Kobe Bryant
SG- Ron Artest
SF- LeBron James
PF- Pau Gasol
C- Andrew Bynum

It would almost have to be a sign and trade, and almost 100% certain Bynum and/or Odom would probably get moved, but this is all a pipe dream anyway

2quik4u wrote: It would be interesting to see Lebron play in a offense where he doesn't have to dominate the ball the whole time.

ytownfootball wrote:

2quik4u wrote: It would be interesting to see Lebron play in a offense where he doesn't have to dominate the ball the whole time.

I know as a Laker fan you don't want to hear this but LeBron would be getting the ball wherever he went, he's too damn good not too really.