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When Phil Jackson Shared His Thoughts On Lakers Duo: Shaq Was Sensitive And Lazy, Kobe Bryant Was Immature, Selfish, And ...
The legendary Phil Jackson made it clear what Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal were like during their time together on the ...
"Why don't you just mind your own business, old man?" - Phil Jackson details the tense relationship between Shaq and Tex Winter originally appeared on Basketball Network.
Phil Jackson observed some striking similarities between Shaquille O'Neal and Magic Johnson. According to "The Zen Master," the two shared a unique blend of showmanship and basketball excellence ...
Phil Jackson didn’t mince words when Shaquille O’Neal finished third in the 2001 MVP voting behind Allen Iverson and Tim Duncan. Calling it “a real slap in his face as the most dominant player in the ...
Phil Jackson was not offered a new contract, which prompted Shaq to demand a trade. Shaq was eventually dealt to the Miami Heat in exchange for Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and Caron Butler.
After missing his exit interview was scheduled for June 18, Phil Jackson stepped down as Lakers coach the very next day. On July 14, O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat per his request.
While the Lakers mull their defensive tack on Allen Iverson, it is the Philadelphia 76ers, in Phil Jackson's view, who have the pivotal defensive choice: To double-team Shaquille O'Neal or to have ...
Phil Jackson expressed the importance of Luc Longley's acquisition for the Bulls in battling their towering ... While Shaq feasted in their center matchup with 27.0 points in a 64 percent ...
Phil Jackson won five NBA championships (2000-2002, 2009 and 2010) and seven conference titles as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson’s most impressive championship with the Lakers came in ...
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson mentioned it at an event that For The Win's Charles Curtis was at over the ... Shaq was pushed into the Christmas tree by Kenny Smith yet again on Inside the NBA.
It was the 2000–2001 NBA season. Shaq had just come off an MVP year and his first championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.