Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks have been in a pursuit for a big man that would immediately impact the triangle offense coach Derek Fisher is trying to implement in the Garden. Greg Monroe was one of the rare […]
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Derek Fisher is happy about his team’s latest 2 game winning streak
The New York Knicks gave up on this season after the All-Star break and the biggest proof of that was their decision to send Carmelo Anthony to the operation room. [su_button url=”http://www.interbasket.net/forums/” target=”blank” style=”soft” size=”3″ wide=”no” center=”no” icon=”icon: comments-o”]Discuss this on […]
Trade or Not, Carmelo Anthony Will Reach 20,000 Points Next NBA Season
As always, Carmelo Anthony is going to get his. Whether he’s traded or not this NBA off-season, Melo marches to his 20,000th NBA point. A lot of discussion comes into play whenever Carmelo Anthony is mentioned. Especially in this off-season. […]
With Kobe Bryant and Jeanie Buss Feuding, Can Lakers Return to Glory?
In the not too distant past, things were all smiles in Laker land. The back-to-back NBA Champions in 2009 and 2010, now the Lakers successes seem like a distant memory in light of their recent struggles. Steve Nash has been out […]
Phil Jackson Would Pick Bill Russell Over Michael Jordan
Phil Jackson has had the good fortune of coaching some of the greatest players and greatest teams in NBA history, but if it were up to him, he would have taken a different player above Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and […]
Nets Eye Phil Jackson for Coaching Job [UPDATED]
[Since the publication of this initial report, Jackson has informed the team he is not interested in the coaching position, according to league sources] Despite guiding the Brooklyn Nets to the playoffs this season, interim coach P.J. Carlesimo was fired […]
Phil Jackson to Advise Pistons on Coaching Change
Legendary coach Phil Jackson seems like he’s itching to return to basketball in some capacity. He’s been interested in becoming the president of an NBA team for a while now and he even almost returned to coaching earlier this season. […]
Most-Fined NBA Coaches in the last 10 years (2003-2013)
The NBA’s anti-flopping rule was a new addition to the game this season. In the playoffs, things changed up a little more when the NBA introduced harsher penalties for flopping. The first offense results in a $5,000 fine. There is […]
Phil Jackson Has ‘no intention of ever coaching again’
Phil Jackson got plenty of NBA fans excited after he took an interest in the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching position earlier this season, but when he was passed on in favor of Mike D’Antoni, not only was he left […]
Brooklyn Nets Put Phil Jackson Atop Coaching Wishlist
Despite hearing that legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson was not interested in the newly vacated Brooklyn Nets coaching position, the team has still put Jackson at the top of their list of potential candidates, according to league sources via ESPN. […]
Lakers Hire Mike D’Antoni Instead of Phil Jackson
This weekend we learned that Phil Jackson was in line to get his job back as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers as long as he accepted the terms of the deal, but before his agent and the organization […]
Philosophy of Winning Explained: Basketball
Winning Philosophies in Basketball Last Sunday I watched Regatas Corrientes (Argentina) blow out the Arecibo Captains (Puerto Rico) 89-73 to become the 2011 FIBA America League Champions. Arecibo was the clear favorite, arriving undefeated for the final game with a […]
Global Roundup: Yao Ming’s VERY tall baby
This week’s global roundup covers player performances during the last week. This post includes discussion about Yao Ming’s extra tall baby, Pops keeps getting waived, the first Korean player in the NCAA, Fadi El Khatib on the move, Phil Jackson’s […]
Phil Jackson speaks out on International Play
Phil Jackson speaks out, on the Los Angeles Lakers behalf, on NBA players participating in international competition: “We have always been reluctant about our players playing internationally,” he said. “We know that it’s a necessary part of the game. Some […]