Kurt Rambis returns to LA Lakers

Washington, July 30 (IANS)

File Photo: (L-R) Assistant coach Kurt Rambis, head coach Phil Jackson and assistant coach Frank Hamblen of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from their bench against the Utah Jazz in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 107-96 to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers have added Kurt Rambis and Johnny Davis to their coaching staff.

Rambis, who got eight rings in hand as player, coach and front-office executive, worked for the Lakers between 1999-2009.

“Kurt is a great basketball mind, extremely good at working with big men and his experience as a head coach in this league is going to prove very helpful to our staff,” said Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni in a statement on Monday.

Davis has a 20-year coaching experience, including being head coach of Philadelphia 76ers (1996-1997) and Orlando Magics (2003-2005).