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Today's Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Phil Jackson becomes president of the Knicks
March 18, 2014: Phil Jackson signs a five-year contract to become president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks.
Former Knicks president: No one got my 'woke' NBA joke
Former Knicks player and executive Phil Jackson tried to clarify his comments about the NBA becoming too “political," claiming they were a joke.
Knicks fans chant 'f--k Phil Jackson' during wild celebration
After the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 106-95 in Thursday's Game 5 in Cleveland, fans in New York took to the streets to celebrate with "f--k Phil Jackson" chants.
Jalen Rose slams Phil Jackson over NBA bubble remarks: 'Stop watching forever'
Last week, on a podcast with iconic music producer Rick Rubin, Jackson spoke about becoming disenchanted with the NBA due to their social justice initiatives during the 2020 playoffs.
Hall of Fame coach says he doesn't watch the NBA now because it's too 'political'
Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson no longer watches the NBA — because it’s become too “political," he recently admitted.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Phil Jackson Named Knicks President
March 18, 2014: Phil Jackson signs a five year contract to become president of the New York Knicks. Jackson would last only three seasons in the Knicks front office, with...
Knicks honor 50th anniversary of 1972-73 championship team
The 1972-73 team was honored for the 50th anniversary of their title during halftime of the Knicks’ 128-106 win over the Pelicans
Nets’ shameful Steve Nash sacking proves today’s pro coaches can’t win
Steve Nash has become a canary in the coalmine for modern basketball coaching. He’s proof that it’s not just about winning and losing anymore. Today, a successful coach has to...
Phil Jackson wants to trade LeBron James, keep Russell Westbrook: columnist
After team owner Jeanie Buss confirmed to Bill Plaschke that she's leaning on former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to help the team bounce back after a disappointing season, Plaschke provided...
Lakers have turned back to Phil Jackson
Jackson is close with Lakers owner/president Jeanie Buss, the two having been engaged until they called off the wedding in 2016.
Lakers ‘in frequent contact’ with Phil Jackson as LeBron drama brews
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has been relying on Phil Jackson for advice throughout the season.
Counting down the 75 most important people in Knicks history: No. 75 Jeremy Lin to No. 66
To commemorate the Knicks’ 75th anniversary, we have assembled a list of the 75 greatest figures in team history.
Tales from the most bizarre Knicks camps in two decades on the beat
The Knicks are always good for a few (sometimes unwelcome) surprises at training camp.
Ex-Laker defends Phil Jackson after Scottie Pippen's racist claim
Robert Horry has come to Phil Jackson's defense after Scottie Pippen accused his former Bulls coach of being racist.
Scottie Pippen accuses Phil Jackson of being racist in bombshell
Scottie Pippen accused his former NBA coach Phil Jackson of being a racist on Monday in the latest of act of candor from the Basketball Hall of Famer.
Phil Jackson dishes blame around for his Knicks failure
Phil Jackson, who was fired as Knicks president four years ago, opened up on why his leadership tenure in New York was a flop. The 75-year-old, who won 11 championships...
Discman attack, Shaq's bodyguard: Crazy details of Kobe punching teammate over $100
A sucker punch, a hurled Discman and open threats led to Phil Jackson to ask the Lakers' team bus to pull over on the side of the road in Cleveland...
'Last Dance' ends with 'maddening' Michael Jordan question
Could the Bulls have won seven championships? Or eight? After Michael Jordan and the Bulls won their sixth and final title in 1998, Chicago GM Jerry Krause dismantled the entire...
Carmelo Anthony blew chance to be Knicks' Michael Jordan'
“The Last Dance’’ ends Sunday, completing five weeks of Phil Jackson being depicted in the most positive light during his run with the Bulls. Charley Rosen, Jackson’s confidant/biographer and his...
NBA's incoming salary mess could push superstar to Knicks
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York's biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...