http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/10827868/phil-jackson-president-new-york-knicks-says-james-dolan-keeping-promise

The interesting bits for me:

-denies Isola's piece claiming Dolan won't let him make decisions
- On Melo, says:

Jackson said he hopes Anthony sticks with what he has said in the past about willing to take less money to help give the team more flexibility.
"If it's in the cards, man, are we fortunate," Jackson said. "If it's not in the cards, man, are we fortunate and we're going forward anyway."

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/phil-jackson-confirms-steve-kerr-as-knicks-coaching-candidate-1.7800978

So looks like he has zero interest in signing Melo for the max- either he signs for less, or he goes.

-On what he wants from our next coach:

Jackson admitted he’s not looking for a coaching retread and likes that Kerr comes in with an open mind, having never been a head coach, just a general manager with the Phoenix Suns.
“We get caught up in replicating what others do,’’ Jackson said. “I’m not looking for a coach to do that.’’
Jackson said he’s also looking for a coach with “charismatic appeal.’’
“We’re looking for a leader,’’ Jackson said. “Someone who can bring out the best in players. Someone who has a unique ability in encouraging staff to meet needs players have. New York demands a personality, a person fans can believe in, a person who has some confidence and charismatic appeal and has a forward-looking idea about the game.”

http://nypost.com/2014/04/23/phil-jackson-to-check-on-steve-kerrs-desire-to-coach/

-basically told Tyson to pack his bags and prepare to be traded, saying something along the lines of he only wants players who want to be here and want to go in the direction the team is going in, and buy into it 100%. Good riddens!

smackeddog wrote:Phil spoke to the media this morning- here is a video of it:

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/10827868/phil-jackson-president-new-york-knicks-says-james-dolan-keeping-promise

The interesting bits for me:

-denies Isola's piece claiming Dolan won't let him make decisions
- On Melo, says:

Jackson said he hopes Anthony sticks with what he has said in the past about willing to take less money to help give the team more flexibility.
"If it's in the cards, man, are we fortunate," Jackson said. "If it's not in the cards, man, are we fortunate and we're going forward anyway."

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/phil-jackson-confirms-steve-kerr-as-knicks-coaching-candidate-1.7800978

So looks like he has zero interest in signing Melo for the max- either he signs for less, or he goes.

-On what he wants from our next coach:

Jackson admitted he’s not looking for a coaching retread and likes that Kerr comes in with an open mind, having never been a head coach, just a general manager with the Phoenix Suns.
“We get caught up in replicating what others do,’’ Jackson said. “I’m not looking for a coach to do that.’’
Jackson said he’s also looking for a coach with “charismatic appeal.’’
“We’re looking for a leader,’’ Jackson said. “Someone who can bring out the best in players. Someone who has a unique ability in encouraging staff to meet needs players have. New York demands a personality, a person fans can believe in, a person who has some confidence and charismatic appeal and has a forward-looking idea about the game.”

http://nypost.com/2014/04/23/phil-jackson-to-check-on-steve-kerrs-desire-to-coach/

-basically told Tyson to pack his bags and prepare to be traded, saying something along the lines of he only wants players who want to be here and want to go in the direction the team is going in, and buy into it 100%. Good riddens!

ahh he did not sound or look top convincing about Dolan not meddling. He made sure to say *basketball decisions* and he looked down when he talked--a sure fire way to know someone might not be completely honest.

holfresh wrote:

mreinman wrote:

holfresh wrote:Jeanie Buss asked him to coach the team last weekend...

I think that may have been a joke (or a zen joke)

Wasn't a joke..I was listening to the interview...He was asked why asked him to do that ..He said she feels that he would have a better chance succeeding in what he was trying to do...He said as of now, he isn't coaching...He didn't close the door..

Yeah - I listened to it. Still thought it may have been tongue and cheek. He loves talking about her.

gunsnewing wrote:Man I'm loving Phil Jackson. Loving the Comments on Melo. My sentiments exactly. He is not maxing out Melo because of some warped Dolan Logic of what $$$$ value he means to the franchise

Yup. Loving this already.

gunsnewing wrote:Oh man this is great. Phil feels exactly the same way as I do in regards to what he is looking for in a coach. No retreads! Charismatic, energetic young coaching mind and leader YES!!!!!

Love his comments too- the only thing is- does Kerr really fit that description? I just don't find him very charismatic.