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Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson that Scottie Pippen was the second-best player on the 1992 Dream Team: "He was a legitimate star"
Their eyes turned to University of Central Arkansas alum Scottie Pippen, the forward who, in Game 6 of the 1992 NBA Finals, ...
The fighting 1990s New York Knicks were toughest crew in NBA history but couldn’t win final battle
Patrick Ewing was the perfect top pick for New York. Pat Riley came out of retirement to turn Madison Square Garden into the Knicks’ playground. While the 2024-25 version of the franchise ...
Michael B. Jordan to Receive American Cinematheque Award
The American Cinematheque is set to give its top honor to Michael B. Jordan.
Michael Jordan's Former Agent Explains How He Could Have Won 15 NBA Titles
David Falk, a long time agent to NBA superstars like Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan, shared his expertise with those at ...
"He just has certain calm aura about him, are you a monk" - Shannon Brown reveals why Phil Jackson was different from other coaches
There were players who had the privilege of being handled by many-time champion coach Phil Jackson. While the likes of ...
NBA legend Phil Jackson shares unexpected insight on Dennis Rodman’s arrival to the Chicago Bulls
Dennis Rodman was one of the key players on the Chicago Bulls' roster in the 1990s, but former head coach and NBA legend Phil ...
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"I took him to the post, nobody has ever posted MJ like that” - Penny Hardaway on when he realized he earned Michael Jordan’s respect
"So, that to me was the ultimate respect because Michael, he was a [All] Defensive First Team, he that guy… But I took him to ...
Why Gregg Popovich stands atop the Mount Rushmore of NBA coaches
With respect to John Kundla and Steve Kerr, there is little debate that Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich take up the four spots on the Mount Rushmore of NBA coaches. Though Kun ...
Phil Jackson on challenges of selling Triangle Offense to Michael Jordan: "You are not going to be a scoring champion — maybe"
When Phil Jackson took over as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1990, the biggest challenge he faced, aside from ...
"He didn't know how to play me because I had everything going" - Michael Jordan explains why defenders like Craig Ehlo could not stop him
The Cavs that night tried different players to defend Mike, but none of them could slow down the Bulls' guard. One player ...
"He eventually moved down the Michael Jordan wing spot" - Phil Jackson says Kobe Bryant easily adjusted to the triangle offense
"Kobe figured it out because Kobe is a bright basketball player. He liked playing that role. He eventually moved down the ...
"Everybody's going to be part of the offense" - Michael Jordan's reaction when Phil Jackson asked him to give up the ball
As a player under Red Holzman on the championship-winning New York Knicks, Jackson witnessed the power of a democratic ...