“I’ve been very intrigued with Kobe Bryant” – Phil Jackson’s first impression of the young Black Mamba
June 1999 was a pivotal moment in the Los Angeles Lakers’ history, as it was the month they…
Michael Jordan once punched Steve Kerr and made it clear that weakness had no place on the Chicago Bulls | NBA News
(Image Source – Getty Images) The punch Michael Jordan threw at Steve Kerr was more than just a…
3x NBA Champion Sheds Light on Phil Jackson’s Unexpected Approach to Motivating Players
In the 1990s, the general leading the Chicago Bulls battalion, the team that dominated the NBA and changed…
Phil Jackson saw how Carmelo Anthony could be like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, ‘that’s a perfect spot for him’
Carmelo Anthony was a legitimate superstar during his New York Knicks days. Even legendary head coach Phil Jackson…
“Kobe is too dangerous in his present state” – Phil Jackson on the reason Michael Jordan refused to practice in 1999
The 1999-00 season was a pivotal year for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. As for one,…
“One of the greatest leaders I have ever played with” – Horace Grant recalls how Michael Jordan pushed the Bulls to finally find their identity
Before the Chicago Bulls began their march to six titles in six NBA Finals, like any young team…
Tracy McGrady: LeBron James would’ve been G.O.A.T. if he played in triangle offense
There has been a hot debate over the last few years about whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan…
“The Mavs are doing the same damn thing” – When Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for slamming refs over Dirk Nowitzki’s dirty plays
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating upset playoff loss to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in…
Gary Payton on how Michael Jordan humbled him during his rookie season: “That s—t you talking in preseason? This is the real s—t right here”
Nobody was off-limits when Gary Payton talked trash, including Michael Jordan. However, he found out that Jordan could…
“We don’t fit together as a team quite as well as that Bulls group did” – Phil Jackson claimed his Bulls’ teams had a better chemistry than the three-peat Lakers
By the 2002-03 NBA season, cracks were apparent within the Los Angeles Lakers. The root of the problem…
“Did he score in the second half? I couldn’t remember him scoring” – Phil Jackson on Kobe’s controversial no-show Game 7 vs. the Suns in 2006
The 2005-06 NBA season was a mixed bag for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant showcased…
“There’s always someone that lets you know how far we still have to go” – LeBron James on losing respect for Phil Jackson
Legendary head coach Phil Jackson always had unique communication skills, which he used to great effect while coaching…