Phil Jackson has made quite a few deals in his role as president of the New York Knicks. His tenure started off slowly as far as trades and moves were concerned but he more than made up for that with a very busy summer sixteen. Although some of his moves have resulted in landing players like Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, drafting Kristaps Porzingis and more, there is one move he didn’t make that still bothers him.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Thanks Phil Jackson For Offseason Moves & Calls Knicks Playoff Team
Carmelo Anthony is finally happy and has something to look forward to in his new-look New York Knicks. This offseason, Knicks president Phil Jackson traded for Derrick Rose and added Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings during free agency. Saying Jackson “stepped up,’’ Anthony called the Knicks “a playoff team,” adding the group is “a very special team on paper’’ and has its “competitive edge’’ back.
NBA: Phil Jackson Suggests a Four-Point Line & Adding Six Seconds to Shot Clock
Current Knicks president Phil Jackson discussed a few ways to improve the game and different strategies that he thinks are cyclical. He noted that “small ball” which has been attributed to the Warriors, is nothing new because he won championships with the Bulls with no dominant big player. He also discussed adding a four-point line and seconds on the shot clock.
NBA: Knicks President Phil Jackson Told Derrick Rose He’s Going After Kevin Durant Next
It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are interested in Kevin Durant but they’ve always been considered a long shot compared to the Golden State Warriors or San Antonio Spurs. But after making a big move yesterday to get Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, Knicks president Phil Jackson thinks they have a better chance.
NBA: LeBron James Rejects Phil Jackson’s Jordan Comparison: ‘I’m Not Michael’
The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 to the Golden State Warriors. They need to win 4 of the remaining 5 games in order to win the NBA Finals. That’s a tall order against a team that finished at 73-9, the best record in NBA history. So how will the Cavs achieve such a difficult task? Knicks president and former championship coach Phil Jackson answered that question during an American Express event on Monday night.
NBA: Phil Jackson Says Knicks Have Everything They Need & Can Make Playoffs in Weak East
Phil Jackson was in a chatty mood as he discussed the future of the New York Knicks. The team president boasted that they can make the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference and have everything they need on the team just seeking talent in free agency.
