Shaq on the difference between Pat Riley and Phil Jackson: “In the long run, if you have a little more humor, you can get more done”
With 16 combined championships won, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson are considered to be the greatest NBA coaches of all time, leading iconic teams and coaching legendary players. One of such was O’Neal, who spent almost half of his NBA career under tutelage from Jackson during his time at the Los Angeles Lakers and Riley during his stint with the Miami Heat.
NBA News: Lakers legend Shaq claims Phil Jackson’s style was more effective than Pat Riley’s
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal claims that Phil Jackson’s coaching approach was more effective than Pat Riley’s.
Shaquille O'Neal compares leadership styles of Phil Jackson and Pat Riley
Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal got to play for both Phil Jackson and Pat Riley, and he feels that one of them clearly had a better style of leadership.
Shaquille O'Neal On How He Made Pat Riley Change His Ways
Shaquille O'Neal revealed how he convinced the legendary Pat Riley to adjust the Miami Heat's practice schedule, allowing the team to balance partying with peak performance.
Paul George compares star Sixers teammate Joel Embiid to Shaquille O'Neal
His production is why the Sixers signed him to a 3-year $193 million extension to keep him in Philadelphia for the long term. Embiid has an obvious commitment to the city of Philadelphia and the Sixers as a whole and that's why he's in for the foreseeable future.
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Michael Jordan Refused To Pass The Ball To Luc Longley In One Bulls Game Despite Phil Jackson Telling Him To: ‘You Are Not Catching The Ball’
NBA icon Michael Jordan was a demanding teammate, so much so that he occasionally refused to pass the ball to certain teammates if he felt they weren’t ready.
Celebrating Moments of Success During Phil Jackson's Knicks Tenure
Although Phil Jackson's tenure with the New York Knicks is synonymous with failure, he accomplished a few things before ...
Phil Jackson Celebrates 79th Birthday
The 6′8 Zen master was born in Montana, but relocated with his family to Williston, North Dakota, where he attended high ...
Michael Jordan once told coach Phil Jackson who was a better all-around player than him
Michael Jordan is still considered the best player in NBA history by many, although the younger generations regard LeBron as ...
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"There's divide in locker room" - 6x NBA All-Star reveals reason behind switching from Knicks to Mavs during Phil Jackson era
Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire appeared on the Sept. 18 episode of "The Garden Party" podcast, hosted by New York Knicks super fan and movie director Benny Safdie.
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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Reveals the Unexpected Intensity of Phil Jackson’s Coaching Methods
Phil Jackson’s “Zen Master” persona might be just a cover for his intense coaching style, as revealed by Jeanie Buss’ Thanksgiving practice story. When you think of Phil Jackson ...
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OTL: Phil At Work
Ask Icarus how that turns out. Jackson's father, Charles, a small-town Montana preacher, kept a plaque hanging on his office wall when Phil was growing up that read, "The bigger your head gets ...
“The neck is twice the thickness of many standard necks”: The making of Phil Collen’s monster new Jackson Tele-style
Jackson Master Builder Joe Williams shines a light on the process behind the Def Leppard guitarist’s prototype Jackson ...
2024 ACM Honors: Lainey Wilson, Alan Jackson and others help showcase country's past, present, future
ACM Honors celebrated Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, more. They premiere on Sept. 24, 2024 on the Merit Street ...
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"LeBron James has the best 'off' arm in the game" - Phil Jackson once sounded off on LBJ's physical playstyle
"LeBron James has the best 'off' arm in the game," Jackson once said, per the New York Times. Phil didn't specify if Bron ...