Phil Jackson released a statement confirming his plans to return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the final season of his coaching contract.

“After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John Moe, I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an NBA season with another long playoff postseason,” Jackson said in the statement. “All things point to go!”

With the recent signing of Ron Artest the Lakers will be very hard to beat. Phil Jackson wasn’t about to pass up another attempt at a ring.