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Phil Jackson and His Career
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
Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
slamonline.com — 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 ... (more) Phil Jackson on the Hypocrisy of Casino Ads in NBA Arenas
Shaquille O'Neal: My Fights With Kobe Bryant Were Orchestrated by Phil Jackson
myespn.go.com — Shaquille O'Neal had a conversation with the Sacramento Bee's Scott Howard-Cooper , which included some amazing insight about all that bickering with Kobe Bryant back in his Laker days: I think it was all designed by Phil (Jackson). Because if you ... (more) Shaquille O'Neal: My Fights With Kobe Bryant Were ...
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Length: An Organizational Philosophy
Forum Blue And Gold — “The 6′8″ Jackson’s wingspan was so prodigious that Bill Fitch (Jackson’s coach at the University of North Dakota) would often have him show off to NBA scouts with something called “The Car Trick,” in which Jackson would sit in middle of the back seat of a 1950s Buick and open both doors simultaneously.” -Phil Jackson’s official Bio Length… Sometimes referred to as a player’s wingspan or simply stating, “he’s long.” The famous poster of Jordan’s life size image with reaching “wings” while palming a ball comes to mind. ...

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The Lakers Nation — “The 6′8″ Jackson’s wingspan was so prodigious that Bill Fitch (Jackson’s coach at the University of North Dakota) would often have him show off to NBA scouts with something called “The Car Trick,” in which Jackson would sit in middle of the back seat of a 1950s Buick and ...

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