We know the very publicized story of the Lakers firing Mike Brown and considering bringing back Phil Jackson when they suddenly and surprisingly hired Mike D’Antoni instead. Jackson has been very candid about the situation and his feelings. On the Tonight Show with Jay Leno he told the full story. Check it out after the jump.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Responds to Michael Jordan Comparisons From Phil Jackson
The Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant comparisons come up quite often but no one would be better qualified to speak on the matter than Phil Jackson. The Hall of Fame coach worked with both NBA legends who contributed to all of his 11 championship rings as a coach. Jackson has a new book coming out and while he’s making the media rounds of course some of the best quotes are being released. The Jordan/Kobe debate is one of the highlighs. Read more after the jump.
NBA: LMAO!! Phil Jackson Reveals The First Words Out of Kobe’s Mouth When He Met Michael Jordan!!
I will be sure to cop Phil Jackson’s book when it’s released on Tuesday, “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.” It sounds crazy from what I’ve read! It’s such a revealing look at Kobe, Jordan, the Lakers & so much more. Check out this great story the Zen Master tells about a meeting he helped arrange between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant during the 1999-2000 season.
(PHOTO) Sports: BOSS! Phil Jackson Shows Off His 13 NBA Championship Rings!
I guess Phil Jackson just wanted to remind us that he’s a boss?! Lol. We got it Zen Master, don’t worry. How dope is it that he can share this picture?! It’s 13 NBA championship rings that include two he won as a Knicks’ defensive specialist. He should have pulled out Hov’s line, “Any Questions?” Lol. Check it out…
NBA: Brooklyn Nets In Search For New Coach…Guess Who They Reached Out To?!
I can’t even get excited for this because it seems as though whenever there is a head coach position open, this name comes up. I’m a Knicks fan, but I would love to see this guy coach again. We heard the rumor over the weekend, but now there has been contact. Check out who the Brooklyn Nets are interested in to replace P.J. Carlesimo.
NBA: Phil Jackson Is Officially Back In The NBA, But Why This Team??
If your an NBA fan who is in your late 20’s or older, you remember the Chicago Bulls with Jordan and coach Phil Jackson having some epic playoff series before they were finally able to get over the hump and win their first NBA championship together. The main team in the eastern conference for years that prevented Jordan & Jackson from advancing was the Detroit Pistons, and now according to reports, Jackson himself is going to be helping the Pistons. Say what?? Read about it after the jump.
