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sports1 year ago

"Celtics Hit '40 Before 20' Milestone, Defeat Wizards in Impressive Win"

The Boston Celtics have become the first NBA team this season to reach 40 wins before 20 losses, meeting Phil Jackson's criteria for elite teams. This achievement is seen as a strong indicator of championship potential, with historical data showing a 90.9% success rate for teams meeting this benchmark. The Celtics' balanced offense, defensive prowess, and lineup continuity have positioned them as a top contender, while their recent acquisition of Xavier Tillman Sr. further strengthens their roster for potential playoff matchups.

via Forbes|
#40-before-20#boston-celtics#championship-contender
sports2 years ago

"Chicago Bulls Unveil Inaugural Ring of Honor Class, Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen"

The Chicago Bulls have announced their inaugural class for the Ring of Honor, which includes legendary players, coaches, and executives such as Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Artis Gilmore, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Jerry Krause. The entire 1995-96 championship team will also be inducted. The Ring of Honor will be celebrated in January with a private gala and during a game against the Golden State Warriors. The Bulls plan to add to the Ring of Honor every two years, with future player honorees needing to be retired for at least three years and have played at least three seasons with the Bulls.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-bulls#michael-jordan#nba-championships
sports2 years ago

Scottie Pippen's Controversial Comments on Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Scottie Pippen criticized Michael Jordan's locker room presence and Phil Jackson's selfishness in the latest episode of the Gimme the Hot Sauce podcast. Pippen believes that the success of the Chicago Bulls came from the team, not just Jordan's individual efforts. He also stated that he does not see himself rekindling a relationship with either Jackson or Jordan due to their huge egos.

via bleachernation.com|
#chicago-bulls#michael-jordan#nba
sports2 years ago

Phil Jackson Addresses Controversial Comments on NBA Politics and Social Justice

Former NBA coach and executive Phil Jackson clarified that he didn't mean anything derogatory when he said he stopped watching basketball after the 2020 season because of slogans on players' jerseys. He said he meant it only in a humorous sense and had nothing against BLM or the cause behind it. The NBA allowed players to put words and phrases on the backs of their jerseys in a show of support for the fight against systemic racism in the United States. Jackson won 11 NBA titles as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.

via Yahoo Sports|
#blm#jerseys#nba
sports2 years ago

Phil Jackson explains why he stopped watching the NBA.

Phil Jackson, the legendary NBA coach, has revealed that he hasn't been watching much basketball since the NBA Bubble in Orlando, which he found too political. Jackson criticized the league for allowing social justice messages on the backs of players' jerseys and slogans on the court, saying it was catering to a certain audience and turning off fans who wanted politics out of sports. He believes that sports should remain non-political and that players' politics should stay out of the game.

via Fox News|
#nba#orlando-bubble#phil-jackson
sports2 years ago

Phil Jackson's Criticism of NBA's Political Stance Sparks Controversy Among Fans

Phil Jackson, a Hall-of-Fame NBA coach, says he stopped watching basketball since the 2020 bubble in Orlando, Florida, during the COVID-19 pandemic because he didn't like the slogans on players' jerseys or on the court. The NBA agreed to let players wear slogans such as "Justice," "Equality," "Black Lives Matter," "Say Their Names," "Vote," "Peace" and others on the back of their jerseys instead of their names during the bubble in 2020 as a show of support for fighting racial injustice in the United States. Jackson appears to believe this messaging did more harm than good because it made the league too political.

via Yahoo Sports|
#covid-19-bubble#nba#phil-jackson
sports2 years ago

Phil Jackson's Displeasure with NBA's Political and Social Justice Statements

Phil Jackson, former NBA coach, says he stopped watching basketball since the 2020 bubble due to players wearing slogans on their jerseys and on the court, such as "Justice," "Equality," and "Black Lives Matter." Jackson believes this messaging made the league too political and turned some people off. This isn't the first time Jackson has made questionable remarks on racial topics, and he has previously expressed his desire for basketball players to stay out of politics.

via Yahoo Sports|
#covid-19-bubble#nba#phil-jackson
sports2 years ago

The Controversial Legacy of Michael Jordan: A Closer Look.

Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd has sparked controversy by suggesting that Michael Jordan's legacy is largely tied to Phil Jackson and Scottie Pippen, and that without them, his success would be mediocre. Cowherd also criticized Jordan's attempts at baseball, ownership, and the Wizards, and suggested that he was a selfish player who struggled to build community. The Internet has responded with memes and jokes, defending Jordan's individual greatness.

via TMZ|
#legacy#michael-jordan#nba