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Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
by Marcel Mutoni Prior to last night’s big Lakers/Hornets showdown, most of the focus was on the two teams’ respective MVP candidates; how the Hornets would defend the juggernaut Lakers; and which of ...
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
thelakersnation.com — L.A. Times : Jerry Buss wants Phil Jackson to coach the Lakers for years to come, but there’s one small problem: Jackson isn’t quite ready to commit beyond this season. Jackson stayed consistent with an overall reluctance to look into the future when asked Tuesday about recent ... (more) Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
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PM Roundup: You Know What This Post Needs?
The Big Lead — ... will be good or not, but who cares as long as we get Scarlett’s version of this. After the jump… dick. Javon Ringer will be a bust. (The Grand National Championships) 3 players worth the ridiculous amount of money they’ll get this off season. (Wall Street Journal) There were some hot chicks at the CMA’s. (My Chill Pill) Phil Jackson doesn’t understand casino ads in NBA arenas. (SLAM) Dolphins’ safety was working at Arby’s this season. ( ...

Afternoon Blogdome: Be Thankful This Is Not Your Team [Afternoon Blogdome]
Deadspin — ... • Hey, there's a baby on the table!: Is it hypocritical for the NBA to denounce gambling and then take advertising from casinos? I say we let this next spin of the roulette wheel decide. [Slam Online] ...

Thou shalt not bet on baseball (but casinos are a different story)
Big League Stew — ... Last week, Phil Jackson criticized the NBA for what he believes is the hypocrisy of the league taking a strong stance against gambling yet allowing teams to accept ad money from local casinos. Thing is, he could have cast a little wider net because basketball is far from the only guilty sport. In this post BLS contributor Nick Friedell looks at baseball's two-faced stance.  ...

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