Phil Jackson will always have a special spot in the hearts and minds of Lakers fans. Leader of five title-winning Lakers squads, Jackson nearly reunited with the purple and gold last season before controversially being passed over for current head coach Mike D’Antoni.

On Monday, Seth Davis released the first of two parts of his sit-down interview with Phil Jackson, where he discusses his possible return to the sidelines and talks about last year’s process of him nearly returning as head coach, as well as his thoughts on Dwight Howard.

Part 2 to the interview will be released Friday.