FanIQ.com - 11/15/2007
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In our overly sensitive world, Phil Jackson was forced to apologize for his comments the other day, describing a game as "brokeback" due to all of the penetration. Of course, Jackson would have been better off leaving the jokes to himself, but I highly doubt any were offended. Phil apologized to the media, I think. See above. Nice jab at ESPN that was more than ...
Phil Jackson Apologizes For Gay Joke
juicedsportsblog.com 11/15/2007 — "That was my attempt at humor. I was just trying to lighten the mood after a loss. I would like to thank ESPN for putting the quote out of context. If I offended any cowboys, Texans, horses, or anyone else, I'm sorry."
There was (almost certainly) never a deal for Kobe
detroitbadboys.com 11/15/2007 — So by now I’m sure you heard that the Pistons were gunning for Kobe Bryant until they found out Kobe wouldn’t waive his no-trade clause to play in Detroit. As far as I can tell, ESPN’s Ric Bucher first got the ball rolling on this ...
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 ...
David Thorpe: Yi Jianlian Best Rookie So Far
myespn.go.com 11/15/2007 — Kevin Durant has the PR battle won, but ESPN's Thorpe says Yi has been the more effective player so far: As documented in a previous column , KD has a rare set of gifts, and he is the best 19-year-old player on Earth. But he does indeed play like a ...
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 ...
Stephen Jackson Set to Start Sunday —
NBA.com: News 11/17/2007
In the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Geoff Lepper writes "Stephen Jackson is expected to start Sunday afternoon for a Warriors team that has desperately missed his salutary contributions in almost every facet of the game. Coach Don Nelson expects Jackson's ...