Phil Jackson actually gives Popovich and the Spurs credit

[MarHill]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/02/19/jackson-sees-elements-of-the-triangle-with-spurs/

Here's an excerpt of a Phil Jackson interview by Jack McCallum of SI. He gives the Spurs credit on how much they evolved offensively over the years.

I guess getting engaged to Dr. Buss' daughter has soften him. :lol

[BatManu20]

Indeed. The Zen Master's never paid the Spurs a compliment in his life.

[Cane]

Where's that GIF of David Robinson hanging Phil Jackson out to dry at an All Star Game....

[MarHill]

That's true, BatManu20.

It seemed like he went out of his way to take shots at the Spurs when he was coaching the Lakers.

Since he's not coaching anymore....I guess he can be friendly against one of his rivals these days.

[rjv]

altough, in an indirect way, he credits himself for the system the spurs are now running so well (as a result of having to defend it that is). he kind of lumps all other coaches into the unimaginative and banal set though (pretty funny actually)

[NASpurs]

His compliments are always hidden with some other meaning. I could wipe my ass with his compliments. They're never sincere.

[cd98]

Obviously you have to look hard to find the compliment. It's more of an observation. Like he sure has gotten better in the last ten years. Wasn't he pretty good ten years ago as well? Right as the Spurs were starting to win titles?

Regardless, I do think Pop has done something the last three years that Phil has never done. Specifically, get the best record in the league with a roster that doesn't include a superstar. I guess he did have the one year where Jordan retired and Pippen led the Bulls to the semifinals in the Eastern Conference. Pop has been better the last three years winning with a team no one thought would be in the playoffs (after the sportswriters had prediced their demise the last couple years only to see the Spurs win an outrageous number of games in the regular season and even make the WCF, Sportswriters just ignore them, but certainly recognize they'll be a top 5 team every year).

Phil has always had the Stars in their prime. Pop is showing you can win with faded stars.

[slick'81]

phils not a fan of non stop pic and roll lol

[cd98]

phils not a fan of non stop pic and roll lol

He's more in favor of giving the ball to Jordan and Bryant and letting them go one on one. Or one on four.

[Brunodf]

So?

[Libri]

fpj

[Chinook]

He didn't seem to say anything that fans on here haven't also said. From what I got, he said that Pop relied on Duncan and Robinson during the first several years, and as time's gone on, Pop has adapted to have a guard-friendly offense. I think he means that Pop had it easy in the beginning, but as time has gone on, he's shown himself more than capable of being an offensive architect. Sounds like a compliment to me.

[silverblk mystix]

altough, in an indirect way, he credits himself for the system the spurs are now running so well (as a result of having to defend it that is). he kind of lumps all other coaches into the unimaginative and banal set though (pretty funny actually)


That is how I read it...he was giving himself credit by using Pop.

[hater]

Fuck colonel chicken

When geezers get old and have a foot in d grave they suddenly love everyone. Fuck him and his opinions

[Bambililos]

He's just being a douchebag. He's complimenting himself. The reporter is the one who (kinda) compliments the Spurs and Pop.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Fuck colonel chicken

When geezers get old and have a foot in d grave they suddenly love everyone. Fuck him and his opinions

:lol it's so true, I think it has something to do with seeing the light at the end of the tunnel..

[playbonner]

Where's that GIF of David Robinson hanging Phil Jackson out to dry at an All Star Game....

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/374728/david-robinson-leaves-phil-jackson-hanging.gif

[Mel_13]

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welcome to the new troll.

Looking forward to playbonner v. playblair

[manufan10]

welcome to the new troll.

Looking forward to playbonner v. playblair

:lol

The new CoP vs CoM??

[hooperflash]

Fuck Phil Jackson.

[Ellsworth]

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/374728/david-robinson-leaves-phil-jackson-hanging.gif

That's just wrong :rollin it's hard to tell whether he did it on purpose or not, but it's more than likely that he did (1st time that I've seen this... how did I ever missed this one :downspin:)
Oh, David... should have slapped his hand as hard as he could (just cos he's the great coach that he was... that would have been something else :worthy::worthy:)

[Big P]

And we care what pj says because??? Fuck him!

[T Park]

That video never gets old.

The look on Jackson's face as he pivots still offering his hand is priceless.

[skulls138]

That's just wrong :rollin it's hard to tell whether he did it on purpose or not, but it's more than likely that he did (1st time that I've seen this... how did I ever missed this one :downspin:)
Oh, David... should have slapped his hand as hard as he could (just cos he's the great coach that he was... that would have been something else :worthy::worthy:)

How could it not be on purpose? You can see that he looks right at him. Thanks for making my day.

[itzsoweezee]

Backhanded compliments. Basically said that Popovich's system is good because it's like the triangle offense.

[exstatic]

fpj

[exstatic]

Backhanded compliments. Basically said that Popovich's system is good because it's like the triangle offense.

...which he stole from Tex Winter... :lol

[exstatic]

:lol it's so true, I think it has something to do with seeing the light at the end of the tunnel..

In Phil's case, I hope it's a train.

[007nites]

I didn't see any compliments in that article

[bigfan]

Overrated jerkoff, who cares? Lets see him coach the Bobcats, then we will see how good he is.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/374728/david-robinson-leaves-phil-jackson-hanging.gifFirst time I've ever seen this--that's fucking hilarious.Admiral gonna Admiral

[polandprzem]

I don't know who was next to come after Dave but Jax was looking relefed afrter he got a five from the next guy. His face was like - hmm I've got some friends in this league.
Besides IIRC earlier in the ASGs there wer no coaches standing and recieving fives.

[therealtruth]

Spurs fans still getting trolled by PJ.

[John B]

Pop is a better tactician. Phil is a psychiatrist of egos. But in the end he couln't stop Shaq from leaving. He's lucky to be at the right place at the right time. He's Forrest Gump. And the media is giving him too much credit.

[sammy]

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/374728/david-robinson-leaves-phil-jackson-hanging.gif

Simply Priceless::toast

[angelbelow]

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/374728/david-robinson-leaves-phil-jackson-hanging.gif

Haha this is gold. Definitely on purpose too because you can see the Admiral glance in his direction before looking away followed by Phil Jackson speaking to him.