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The head cheerleader

By Ray Ratto
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, November 4, 2004

To anyone used to the deep, stentorian "I know best" tones of Phil Jackson, the deep, stentorian "I know what's best for my security" tones of Rudy Tomjanovich sound a bit odd. Then again, how about we all get over the Lakers of old before the new Lakers get old? We know the deal. Rudy T gets the job after Kobe Bryant vacates it for him. Rudy T understands the law of gravity. Rudy T is going pay his props if he knows what's good for him. Hence this remark from Tuesday's season opener against ...

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