Lakers parade: The Lakers and Phil Jackson

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From the front lines of the Lakers’ victory party in the Coliseum:

As soon as the crowds saw Lakers Coach Phil Jackson being driven to the stage in his golf court, fans let out a loud cheer. When Jackson heard this, he waved his hand.

All that did was incite the fans to cheer even louder. Jackson smiled and continued to wave.

-- Broderick Turner

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson, left, speaks as Kobe Bryant looks on during the Lakers’ NBA championship victory ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)