juicedsportsblog.com - 11/15/2007
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"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."
Phil Jackson's Postgame 'Brokeback Mountain' Comments Get NBA's Attention, Chuckle From Fans
sports.espn.go.com 11/14/2007 — No surprise here that the NBA doesn't like these comments....but they are hilarious nonetheless. Thank you Phil Jackson. But really, would there be any attention to this if
Phil said, "Well, that game was like a Peter North movie, the other team was shooting bucket after bucket and our team was just taking it in the face." Well, maybe.
Memphis Offense, Princeton on Steriods
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 11/15/2007 — John Calipari talks to ESPN about the new offense he has implemented at Memphis, dubbed "Princeton on Steroids".
Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark
usatoday.com 11/14/2007 — The Spurs made 13 three-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters. "We call this a Brokeback Mountain game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," Jackson said. "It ...
Phil Jackson "Apologizes" For Brokeback Comment
FanIQ.com 11/15/2007 — 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 ...
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 ...
Lakers' Odom To Return To Lineup —
NBA.com: News 11/13/2007
In the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Rich Hammond writes "the expected return of Lamar Odom to the Lakers' starting lineup on Friday will send one of his teammates to the bench, and the smart money seems to be on forward Luke Walton. Barring any last-minute ...
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 ...