It has definitely been rough times for all of you Knicks fans out there. The Knicks went 17-65 last season, good enough for the second worst record in the NBA, and with the new additions to the team’s roster, they look to build on those 17 wins. However, the star player for New York, Carmelo Anthony, says he currently has no expectations for his squad.
(Photos) NBA: Phil Jackson Says Carmelo Can Be Like MJ Or Kobe?
Carmelo Anthony is definitely a good player and there is no doubt about that. However, comparing him to the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant–on any level–is definitely a stretch. In the Knicks’ new system under Phil Jackson, Jackson believes Melo can flourish just like MJ or Kobe with the triangle offense.
(Photos) NBA: Phil Jackson Goes In And Says J.R Smith Was A Delinquent
Many people were questioning why Phil Jackson decided to break up the Knicks and leave Carmelo all alone in New York but now, Phil is shedding some light on it. In an interview with ESPN, Phil mentions that J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert were difficult to work with, not improving their game, and he even says JR was a delinquent!
NBA: Phil Jackson And Shaq Admit To Using Deflated Basketballs
I guess deflating game balls is an age old trick that some of us on the outside looking in, have no idea about. Apparently it has been going on for years now and not just in football. Shaq and Phil Jackson admitted that they have used deflated basketballs in the past. Click more to check the full story!
(Photos) NBA: Phil Jackson Responds To JR Smith’s Posts!
If you follow JR Smith on social media then you probably saw him taking shots at his previous team, the New York Knicks, for trading him and Iman Shumpert to Cleveland. Phil Jackson took to Twitter and addresses JR and his recent posts. Click more to check out the tweets!
(Photos) NBA: Is Phil Jackson (Knicks) Taking Shots At The Best Team In Basketball?
The great thing about the post-season in the NBA is that you get to watch different reactions from those who have already ‘gone fishing’ and their takes on different games. The New York Knick’s Phil Jackson took to Twitter with a vague comment that could be directed at the Warriors. Click more to read his tweets!
