No 'Olympic hangover' yet Nov 19, 2008
Hey, did you notice that just in time for Thursday's big showdown with the Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal told the Sacramento Bee that the whole Shaq-Kobe feud was "designed" by Lakers coach Phil Jackson to motivate the two players. Uh-huh. (AZCentral -- Sports)
ROAD TO FOUR: No reason to think JJ can't win again in '09 Nov 18, 2008
" The combination of Johnson and Knaus is NASCAR's version of Michael Jordan as the star player and Phil Jackson as the coach when the Chicago Bulls won six NBA titles in the 1990s or Derek Jeter playing for manager Joe Torre when the New York Yankees won three-straight World Series in the late 1990s. "I've been fortunate to work with really great race car drivers," said Knaus, who became the first crew chief in Cup history to win three-straight titles. "I worked with Jeff Gordon in the 24 car.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Change You Can't Believe In Nov 18, 2008
Seven had a positive impact, with Phil Jackson topping the chart ... His findings: Coaches like Phil Jackson can be worth up to an additional 12 wins per year. (Slate)
Inside the NBA Nov 17, 2008
Center will need no extra motivation against Lakers coach Phil Jackson and his former team. The Suns were averaging 100. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jackson should say N.O. no more Nov 16, 2008
Let's give Lakers Coach Phil Jackson his due: He wins basketball games. If you want to offer the opinion that Jackson has been the fortunate beneficiary of having some of the greatest players in NBA history on rosters that he has coached -- Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant come to mind -- you'll get no argument here. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA power rankings/3-pointers Nov 16, 2008
Suns center Shaquille O'Neal says it was Lakers Coach Phil Jackson who orchestrated the "feud" between him and Kobe Bryant. In a wide-ranging interview with the Sacramento Bee, O'Neal claimed he and Bryant meshed perfectly well when they were on the court together. (Nola.com -- Sports)
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His two NBA Finals teams lost to Michael Jordan, coach Phil Jackson and the Bulls in 1997 and '98. Sloan never has been named the NBA's Coach of the Year in the annual balloting of media members, a bauble that Brown got in 2001. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Nov 15, 2008
KOBE (Jackson, The Press-Enterprise) -- Lakers may be undefeated but coach Phil Jackson doesn't like the way they're relying too much on Kobe Bryant. 300. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lack of toughness remains a problem Nov 15, 2008
"He outplayed Andrew [Bynum] in a game that was essentially a matchup," said Lakers Coach Phil Jackson afterward with a sigh that spoke for an evening. Brown was sturdy, his teammates were strong, and the Lakers were neither. (Los Angeles Times)
SI writer says Lakers will win it all Nov 14, 2008
But Mannix said that coach Phil Jackson has done a great job keeping everyone happy. Mannix thinks that Detroit got worse with Allen Iverson, because he's a defensive liability. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA INSIDER NOTES: Jackson mum on retirement plan Nov 13, 2008
In keeping with his sense of mystery and detachment, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is vague about how much longer he will coach in the NBA.. Jackson, 63, signed a two-year extension last year worth about $23 million. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chris MannixINSIDE THE NBA Nov 13, 2008
"It's a good problem to have," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. Players, however, are not robots, and with Odom (who started 77 games at power forward last season), Radmanovic (a starter for 41 games last season) and Ariza each having a solid argument to play the bulk of the minutes, tensions can mount. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lakers remain perfect with win in Dallas Nov 12, 2008
"Pau's a great player, both at center and power forward, and we knew this matchup would be a good matchup for us tonight," said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. "Dirk's a great shooter and we were able to contain him at least somewhat, and Pau had a big hand in doing that." Jason Terry scored 21 points, while Jerry Stackhouse and Gerald Green each had 17 points for the Mavs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Understated Adelman Nov 10, 2008
But the average fan will not hear his name mentioned in the same sentence as Phil Jackson, Pat Riley or Gregg Popovich. "Every time I mention the people who influenced me as a coach, I say Rick Adelman, Larry Brown and Pat Riley," said Scott, who was an assistant under Adelman in Sacramento during the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 4, 2008
Phil Jackson has shaved his beard and changed up his hair and eyewear in yet another Hollywood extreme makeover for the Zen Master. With Andrew Bynum in the middle and Lamar Odom coming off the bench, one might say the same about his team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Paul ForresterINSIDE THE NBA Nov 4, 2008
" -- Lakers coach Phil Jackson offers his opinion of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's beard in talking about his own clean-shaven look this season. Scout's take An NBA scout assesses Larry Brown's chances of turning around the Bobcats. "Larry will make them better, but it will get worse before it gets better. They play a lot of home games early, which will help, but I wouldn't expect a fast start because a lot of his players will be trying to adjust to the way he coaches and what he wants them to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
DP SHOW: Phil Jackson on Kobe, the Bynum-Gasol chemistry, more Nov 1, 2008
FRIDAY'S SHOW: Phil Jackson ... Phil Jackson on Bynum-Gasol and Kobe's intensity ... Phil Jackson's Lakers have jumped out to a 2-0 start. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Walton suddenly a benchwarmer Oct 31, 2008
"It's a numbers game," Coach Phil Jackson said. "Luke will find time at certain points to get an opportunity to play early, but those things find a way to work themselves out over the course of a season. I know a lot of people ask if Luke was hurt or injured. But no, he's OK.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Titans' Collins discusses his future Oct 31, 2008
FRIDAY'S SHOW: Phil Jackson. Cris Collinsworth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lakers Crush Clips Oct 30, 2008
" The Lakers began their season with a similar rout a night earlier, breezing to a 96-76 win at home against Portland on Tuesday. Even coach Phil Jackson didn't expect the Lakers' opening two games to be so one-sided. "We have to say it's a surprise, (but) our team is playing at a high level," he said. "Our next game is on the road (at Denver on Saturday), so it's a team that has a lot of animosity I'm sure from last year's playoffs. We'll see how we do when we go to their place. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Oden goes down with foot injury; Kobe delivers goods for Lakers Oct 29, 2008
The Lakers' advantage was 23 points in the fourth quarter, giving coach Phil Jackson ample opportunity to play everyone in uniform. The Trail Blazers shot 31 percent from the floor in the first half and warmed up just slightly in the second half to finish the game shooting 34. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lakers start off strong with taste of what they've learned Oct 29, 2008
Yeah, this season is about defense, which Phil Jackson preached and the Lakers played, bumping and grinding their way to a 96-76 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Yeah, that means this season is also about tacos, two of which were won by every fan Tuesday as the Lakers held the Trail Blazers to under 100 points and fulfilled the popular promotional promise. (Los Angeles Times)
From Deep: On with the show Oct 29, 2008
Will Lakers coach Phil Jackson stay awake long enough get his 10th title. I raise these because I'm going to be launching a new feature on From Deep. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Predictions and five questions Oct 29, 2008
Will Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson stay awake long enough to get his 10th title. He had his chance to pass Celtics great Red Auerbach in the record book last season, but appeared resigned as his team was easily dismantled by the resurgent Celtics. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Lakers looking to repeat in West Oct 28, 2008
Coach Phil Jackson has expressed that kind of confidence, saying: The idea that home-court advantage is an important aspect through the playoffs is something that lingers in our mind. We want to put ourselves in position to do better than we did. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Toughness key to Lakers' hopes of getting back to Finals Oct 28, 2008
That's why Lakers coach Phil Jackson ramped up training camp from the start, running six consecutive days of two-a-days: "That's something I don't normally do. That was basically to get them back into the idea that this is hard work. It's a very difficult process, especially going through the teams in the West to get to the Finals.". Jackson is aiming for the best regular-season record in the league. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lakers' 7-footers tall order for everyone else in league Oct 28, 2008
In fact, Lakers coach Phil Jackson has moved Gasol from center to power forward to make way for Bynum in the middle. They had their ups and downs during training camp, soaring and slumping as they attempted to develop their games around each other. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
John Denton: 10 things to watch this NBA season Oct 28, 2008
Kobe Bryant will sneer at his teammates and scream at head coach Phil Jackson, but his Lakers will finish what they couldn't do last June. Bryant will secure his fourth title, beating James and Cleveland in the NBA Finals. (Florida Today)
Phil Jackson still isn't ready to reveal his Lakers lineup Oct 28, 2008
Phil Jackson still isn't ready to reveal his Lakers lineup - Los Angeles Times ... Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times Vladimir Radmanovic is the likely starter at small forward for the Lakers, although Coach Phil Jackson hasn't committed to a starting lineup ... Phil Jackson still isn't ready to reveal his Lakers lineup. (Los Angeles Times)
Opinion: Expect trade whispers aplenty this season Oct 27, 2008
Lamar Odom, G/F, Lakers: Coach Phil Jackson seems uncomfortable with playing Odom, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum together. That could force Odom to the bench. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jenkins on the NBA: Cavs still lacking sidekick for LeBron Oct 26, 2008
Reminded that Odom might be motivated as he plays out the final season of his contract, coach Phil Jackson said, only half-jokingly, "Motivated? I don't know. I've never seen Lamar motivated before.". There's a lot of absurd nostalgia in Sacramento over Ron Artest's departure, but not among those who cherish the team game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top 10 games to watch this season Oct 26, 2008
In a rematch of the Finals, Kobe Bryant and Coach Phil Jackson try to take down Boston's Big Three. 2. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Big rebound on tap Oct 26, 2008
" Ask Dr. Phil: Lakers coach Phil Jackson on the Celtics: "They lost a couple guys, P.J. [ Brown] and [James ] Posey, that fit in their rotation. They'll be a team that has to be watched. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Kobe held out of exhibition with swelling in knee Oct 25, 2008
and coach Phil Jackson hasn't ruled out that possibility. But Jackson said if Bryant can't go, the club may talk with Bryant about having some diagnostic tests done on the knee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kobe plays briefly, 'ready to go' for opener Oct 25, 2008
Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson said before the game against the Thunder that Bryant would play only as much time as he wanted. He played the first 7:55, went 2-of-3 from the floor and had one rebound and one assist before taking the rest of the night off. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Predictions anyone, and more Oct 25, 2008
byron scott, popovich, phil jackson, pat riley (lakers/new york teams), dantoni, jerry sloan. these coaches style/philosophy is consistenly at the top of the league, not the style of knight, brown, woodson their style doesn t work in 08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Favorite SI stories: Blogger Free Darko Oct 25, 2008
Those great 1970s Knicks teams had a cast of characters that ranged from the superfly Clyde Frazier to hippie Phil Jackson; they encapsulated the motley spirit of the times, and giving them the psychedelic design treatment just feels right. (BS). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
League's board approves expanded instant replay Oct 24, 2008
"I can see at the end of the game that's a really important aspect," coach Phil Jackson said Thursday night before an exhibition game against Charlotte. "We've been playing with the 3-point line, what, 30 years? There are mistakes that happen, and there are 2-pointers that are missed. But that's also part of the game. Guys step on the out of bounds line, guys are in the 3-second lane too long, guys hang on the rim -- there are a lot of things like that.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
NBA to allow expanded use of instant replay Oct 24, 2008
"I can see at the end of the game that's a really important aspect,'' Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Thursday night before an exhibition game against Charlotte.advertisement"We've been playing with the 3-point line, what, 30 years. There are mistakes that happen, and there are 2-pointers that are missed. (MSNBC -- Sports)
POWER RANKINGS: Celts, Lakers at top heading into season Oct 24, 2008
The presence of Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson doesn't hurt either. But Bryant's long Olympic summer, Bynum's surgically repaired knee and the stiff competition in the West make a sixth Finals trip for the Lakers this decade far from certain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
After a KO in Finals, Lakers want rematch Oct 24, 2008
Lakers coach Phil Jackson acknowledged that defeat is still a bitter pill to swallow. The Celtics lost Game 5 in LA, but came home to destroy the Lakers in Game 6, 131-92, to win their first NBA championship in 22 years. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Dudley makes happy return to basketball roots Oct 23, 2008
I didn't even ask him about the injury, coach Phil Jackson said. The trainer said he hyperextended his knee somewhat. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bryant injures knee in Lakers' win over Bobcats Oct 22, 2008
Bryant motioned to the bench to come out and coach Phil Jackson called a 20-second timeout as Bryant limped off the floor. Bryant scored four points in 14 minutes and came out in street clothes for the third quarter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Warriors rout European club Oct 22, 2008
He motioned to the bench to come out and coach Phil Jackson called a 20-second timeout. GRIZZLIES' GAY OUT -- Memphis forward Rudy Gay has a staph infection and did not play Tuesday night in the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Miami Heat. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lakers guard Vujacic practices with sore left ankle Oct 21, 2008
"He looked OK," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "I saw him limping a little bit at one time. No complaints.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Bynum stokes fire of Lakers' title desire Oct 20, 2008
Lakers coach Phil Jackson all but snickered at Bynum's naivete after three years in the league. Not possible, Jackson said of the 20-point goal. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lakers not as attractive as usual Oct 20, 2008
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson, who owns nine NBA championship rings, recently reminisced about the way things used to be in October, reaching back into history when asked if he ever considered the importance of winning exhibition games. "I suppose when I first coached, we were trying to get something established," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Can the Celtics be caught, can the Lakers hang on? Oct 19, 2008
Lakers coach Phil Jackson and the Hornets' Byron Scott both said the Blazers could be 10 wins better this season, which would put them into the 50-win category. Golden State finished ninth last season at 48-34, the best record ever of a non-playoff team under the current format. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
TIMBERWOLVES: A Dakota product Oct 19, 2008
The other top players to come from the Dakotas - Williston's Phil Jackson and Rapid City's Eric Piatkowski - were born in Montana and Ohio, respectively. Miller is by far the most prolific scorer to hail from the region, with 8,140 career points and a 14. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
WEST PREVIEWS: Spurs Oct 18, 2008
Despite the postseason success, 632 career victories and the third-best winning percentage in league history, Popovich is rarely mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Phil Jackson and Pat Riley when the subject turns to all-time great coaches. Sure, he's had Duncan the whole time -- just like Jackson had Michael Jordan and then Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, just like Riley had Magic Johnson followed by Patrick Ewing and Shaq and Dwyane Wade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
It's a column of inches, and it's cliché free Oct 13, 2008
Quote of the week"That would be a good place for them, in Fresno."-- Lakers coach Phil Jackson, when asked by a television reporter if the Clippers, who beat his Lakers 107-80 here Thursday, should relocate to Fresno. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6279. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lakers' Jackson returns after missing opener Oct 10, 2008
-- coach Phil Jackson was at practice Wednesday, a day after missing the team's preseason opener because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. Team spokesman John Black said Jackson felt better, although he hadn't decided whether he would travel to Fresno for Thursday night's game against the and probably wouldn't make a decision until Thursday morning. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Baylor's reign with Clippers is over Oct 8, 2008
Deron Williams had 11 points and eight assists as the Utah Jazz opened exhibition play with a 99-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without coach Phil Jackson, resting at home because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. A woman has been charged with stalking Lakers forward Luke Walton. (Boston Globe)
Ailing Jackson misses game Oct 8, 2008
Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs ... (AP) -- Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
* NBA: Oden debuts, Blazers beat Kings Oct 8, 2008
Reserves Jordan Farmar and Andrew Bynum netted 15 points apiece for the Lakers, who were without head coach Phil Jackson (lower leg swelling). Reigning league Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant finished with eight points, five rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Magic picks up option on Redick Oct 8, 2008
LAKERS OPEN PRESEASON WITHOUT JACKSON: Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. TUESDAY'S EXHIBITIONSRAPTORS 104, CAVALIERS 84: LeBron James spent a rare night relaxing on the bench and the Cavaliers opened their exhibition season with a loss to the Toronto Raptors. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 4, 2008
The Lakers' Phil Jackson and Portland's Nate McMillan are the only ones who have left a previous team on their own terms. The pattern undoubtedly will continue, despite this silly admonition, and a certain number of terminated coaches invariably will seek out the NBA's safety net -- not unemployment insurance like the rest of us, per se, but sideline and studio credentials to work as TV analysts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kobe, Gasol may sit out some Lakers exhibitions Oct 3, 2008
"This week I'm just seeing how they feel, how's their energy level, and then we'll adjust," coach Phil Jackson said. "I was told not to say that I wasn't going to play Kobe in exhibition games."So I'm not going to say Kobe's not going to play in this exhibition game or that exhibition game. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Hiring Torre just what Dodgers needed Oct 3, 2008
Bill Belichick and Phil Jackson, for instance, impress as many as they irritate. Torre has the entire package, which is part of the reason why the Dodgers are in the playoffs. (MSNBC -- Politics)
SPORT'S REIGNING SOURPUSS: Checking in with Pats' Bill Belichick Sep 25, 2008
Both Red Auerbach, who won year after year with Bill Russell, and Phil Jackson, who first racked up championships with Michael Jordan, were often characterized as coattails. More recently, in baseball, critics would put down Joe Torre as a mere accountant, tending to a big team payroll. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Patroons still here, but for how long? Sep 11, 2008
"Maybe cheap tickets ($10 a game, $54 for some 18-game season seats) and concessions will lure some. Maybe the name of the Pats, and the presumed return of beloved former star Derrick Rowland expect him to be announced as the new coach next week can rekindle the passion.But Ronald Reagan is dead, Phil Jackson is in L.A. and the CBA is no longer a top-level minor league. It's not the 80s anymore. The local sports landscape has changed mightily in two decades.Maybe the team will flourish in a... (Albany Times Union)
Kobe Chooses No Surgery Sep 10, 2008
" The Lakers were prepared for Bryant to miss training camp and some -- if not all -- of the eight-game exhibition season if he had the surgery. His availability does not necessarily mean he will go all-out from the moment the Lakers convene at the end of the month. Coach Phil Jackson gave a lighter workload to and when they returned to the from the original Dream Team Olympic squad in 1992, and Bryant and , who played for Spain this summer, can expect similar treatment. "I'm not sure Phil would... (ESPN -- Golf News)
BACK ON THE BALL: Man. United rules the World Rankings Sep 5, 2008
And as Nick Bidwell wrote in last month's World Soccer, "Not surprisingly, given Klinsmann's long-term residency in California, self-help buzzwords such as empowerment, communication and positive energy trip easily off his tongue." Translation: The German Phil Jackson has returned to the Bundesliga. Let's see what Klinsi can do at the reins of one of the world's biggest superpowers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lima, Tolar up for major scholarship award Sep 4, 2008
It has hosted other events in the past, featuring top names in sports, including NBA basketball coach Phil Jackson. The organization sent out letters and fliers to about 200 schools. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The Rough Business Of Coaching Sep 2, 2008
Can you imagine Phil Jackson invoicing Kobe Bryant for his coaching services. How about Bill Belichick asking Tom Brady to sign his paycheck. (Forbes)
