Phil Jackson wanted Kobe to be more like LeBron

[EnoughSaid]

http://ocnnreport.com/2012/06/20/phi...e-like-lebron/

In a recent interview with the Palm Beach Post, Former Los Angeles Laker coach Phil Jackson spoke about the NBA Finals and talked a little bit about LeBron James. Here’s what Jackson had to say:

“Oh, they’re– they’re using LeBron every possible way they can. He’s such a great player. I still think his game is gonna grow. I still think it’s gonna grow. But he was like Scottie Pippen was to the Bulls. He’s maybe a pass first and shoot second player. Whereas, you know, Michael or Kobe are like, “I’m gonna shoot this ball.” Every time they get the ball, they’re looking to score. LeBron’s not like that. And I love that about him. But he also, when he goes after scoring, he’s also terrific. You want a player that can do both. I tried to get Kobe to do both for numbers of years, and he could. But his first instinct is to beat the guy that’s in front of him.”

The Zen Master laying down the law.

[glidedrxlr22]

"Laker fans are rolling over in their graves."

[Foster5k]

Jordan never had Shaq and didn't need Shaq.

[KingLeBronJames]

Not gonna happen anyway playing under the Triangle offense and no shooters on his team.

[EnoughSaid]

If the coach wanted Kobe to act more like LeBron, what do the fans even have left to say?

[It's A VC3!!!]

If the coach wanted Kobe to act more like LeBron, what do the fans even have left to say?

First of all, your a dumbass. A complete moron.

Glad I got that out of the way.


Your taking EVERYTHING out of context. I read that a 9 am this morning. There is nothing diss worthy from PJ. He's not that type of person. He still stated that Kobe is a great player, which we obviously know. He wanted Kobe to pass a bit more. What's wrong with that. Scoring is Kobe's mentality. 5 rings were the result of that. How can we fault him? I can't fault him but a complete moron such as yourself will find a way. PJ compliments LeBron and you devalue Kobe.

[AceManIII]

How is this an insult when he compared Kobe to Jordan right after?

[Dictator]

If the coach wanted Kobe to act more like LeBron, what do the fans even have left to say?

So you think PJ wanted Michael to be more like Lebron too?

[LA_Showtime]

1. Read the quote again. Phil didn't even criticize Kobe.

2. Everyone, including Kobe's mother, has told the kid to pass the damn basketball.

[Batz]

Yay we're misinterpreting a quote...

[General]

Jordan never had Shaq and didn't need Shaq.

Turns out Kobe didn't need Shaq either, he won 2 championships without him They needed each other to three-peat though.

[Deuce Bigalow]

Thee durak?

[BGriffin's Dad]

Phil likened Kobe to Jordan and Lebron to Pippen in that quote...

[Heavincent]

You'd be a great journalist. Completely misinterpreted the quote and took it way out of context. You'd fit right in with the media

[Nash]

Dat Lebron game with dat Kobe killer instinct and Phil Jackson coaching it..