dailynews.com - 11/15/2007
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HOUSTON - Phil Jackson apologized Wednesday for a sexual reference he made during his postgame comments after the Lakers' loss Tuesday night to the San Antonio Spurs. Jackson said it was merely a poor attempt at humor.
The NBA contacted the Lakers on Wednesday and also publicly condemned Jackson's comments. The league did not fine the Hall of Fame coach, however.
"We call this a ...
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Phil Jackson is the king of half-hearted apologies
The Postmen // A Sports Blog // Chicago, IL. —
... Phil Jackson, you naughty boy. You can’t go around equating a game that featured lots of “penetration and kicking” with Jake Gyllenhall and Heath Ledger, well, penetrating*, and not expect a stern reprimand from the league powers that be. You know you’re going to have to muster an apology, no matter how clearly you seem to disagree with what you’re actually saying: ...
Phil Jackson Just Can't Quit You [Who's Sorry Now?]
Deadspin —
... Sure, Phil Jackson's post-game comments on Tuesday were controversial. But the cinematography was spectacular, and we say he deserves an Oscar. Wait, what? After losing to the Spurs on Tuesday, Jackson said "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game because there's so much penetration and kickouts." Of course this caused much controversy and gnashing of teeth, and Jackson was forced -- by the NBA -- to retract. And he did so, in a fashion decidedly more humorous than the original comment. ...
If Only The Bulls Could Go Back In Time
Foul Balls —
... I think I actually missed Rex Grossman. Phil Jackson Is Funny - Ever since Phil Jackson left the Bulls for the Lakers all those years ago, I've noticed that Phil is a smug son of a bitch. I didn't really notice it while he was still in Chicago, because I was young and blinded by those six trophies. One thing I always thought Phil was, though, was funny. He still is too. Earlier this week after the Lakers were victimized by Tony Parker's constant penetration into the lane, Phil had this to say afterward . "We call this a `Brokeback Mountain' game because there's so much ...
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League Reprimands P-Jax for 'Brokeback' Reference
sports.aol.com 11/15/2007 — Phil Jackson has always been good for an interesting quote , sometimes even a funny one . However, the league thinks he crossed a line last night. From Yahoo! : The Spurs made 13 3-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much ...
Phil Jackson sounds like a fun guy
blowncoverage.com 11/15/2007 — Man, having no internet is horrible. I dunno, it's just working very shitty today. Kind of like when Brooks Bollinger drops back to attempt a forward pass. Either way, I just came across this amusing story of Phil Jackson referring to Brokeback ...
Hopefully, Heath Ledger will now continue to attend games
lakersblog.latimes.com 11/15/2007 — And Jake Gyllenhaal. And Ang Lee. And anybody else associated with "Brokeback Mountain." Or just those who may have been offended by Phil Jackson's postgame description of the Lakers-Spurs contest (which was deemed unprintable for this here blog, for ...
Phil Jackson (ahem) gets his ass handed to him
outsports.com 11/15/2007 — Phil Jackson (ahem) 'gets his ass handed to him' By Cyd Zeigler jr. Outsports.com In the latest example that the collective "gay community" has completely lost its sense of humor, Lakers coach Phil Jackson is being called on the carpet for an ...
Jackson Praises Kobe's Leadership —
NBA.com: News 11/14/2007
In the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Elliot Teaford writes "in the final days of training camp, Lakers coach Phil Jackson questioned Kobe Bryant's commitment to the team. On Tuesday night, Jackson praised Bryant for his willingness to lead the team. Very ...
McGrady Strains Elbow In Loss —
NBA.com: News 11/15/2007
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Fran Blinebury writes "Tracy McGrady sat in front of his locker, wearing gray slacks, an undershirt and, on his right arm, a sling. The preliminary results of Wednesday night's MRI exam at Memorial Hermann Hospital showed a ...
