It appears that Phil Jackson should to start posting his resume on Monster.com. See, Monster? I’m committed to that joke. Sponsor us. Then again, Phil Jackson is filthy rich and has another $24 million coming to him.
$11M: What Phil Jackson made in his 9 years with the Bulls (6 titles)
$60M: What Phil Jackson made in his 3 1/4 years with Knicks (90-171)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017
He’s also been falling asleep at work outs and riding NYC public transit like a poor person. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time for retirement.
Knicks fans are rejoicing.
Knicks fans getting out of bed today after learning the Phil Jackson era is over pic.twitter.com/gPKdmoqt24
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) June 28, 2017
YahooSports: “The New York Knicks parted ways with embattled president of basketball operations Phil Jackson on Wednesday morning.
Owner James Dolan had been weighing Jackson’s future role running the franchise despite the two years and $24 million-plus left on his contract, league sources told The Vertical.
Dolan is targeting Toronto president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri to replace Jackson, league sources told The Vertical.
Ujiri signed a five-year, $30 million-plus extension a year ago, and it’s unclear how easily he could be pried from Toronto – if Ujiri has interest in the job.
Toronto lost its general manager, Jeff Weltman, to the Orlando Magic recently. The Raptors are expected to promote assistant GM Bobby Webster to replace Weltman in the Raptors’ front office, league sources said.
Dolan became increasingly intrigued with Ujiri primarily through two past deals with New York – trading Carmelo Anthony from Denver, and Andrea Bargnani from Toronto – in which Ujiri received substantial returns, league sources said.
The future of Knicks general manager Steve Mills is unclear, but he could transition the franchise through free agency, which begins Saturday.”
This again calls into question Phil Jackson’s legacy.
Was Phil Jackson a good coach or did he just have the best players in the league?
I hate to give Skip Bayless any credit. But, when you’re right, you’re right.
Phil Jackson never proved to be a great coach — just a great coach of the best players. No small trick. But he did have MJ, Shaq/Kobe, Kobe
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 28, 2017
*Main photo courtesy of SlamOnline.com.