Phil Jackson wanted Kobe to be more like LeBron

[lbj23clutch]

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



The Zen Master laying down the law.

How old are you?

[YAWN]

he basically just said he was exactly like jordan, a guy that CAN play both ways but preferred to attack and score... but somehow people are reading this as a diss?

[DFish]

"LeBron is like Scottie Pippen. He’s 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."

If you read that quote as a non-homer, would you think it's complementary of Lebron by comparing him to Pippen? Or disparaging of Kobe by comparing him to Jordan?

Kobe/Jordan attack the basket and look to score. LeBron/Pippen shy away from that pressure and look to dish it off to someone who can hit those clutch shots (see: Kobe/Jordan).

[PickernRoller]

[DuMa]

i dont think you will ever quite understand what phil is trying to say. phil is the master at making you think twice about what he is saying. his double meanings have so much depth it will twist your mind thinking about it.

[aceman]

LeBron/Pippen shy away from that pressure and look to dish it off to someone who can hit those clutch shots (see: Kobe/Jordan).

.. or pass to players who are open

[G-Funk]

Wanted Kobe & Jordan to be more like Pippen???

[nnn123]

heat fan

[TheeBeast]

i dont think you will ever quite understand what phil is trying to say. phil is the master at making you think twice about what he is saying. his double meanings have so much depth it will twist your mind thinking about it.

Actually, I don't think Phil was playing any mind tricks in that quote. Its the simple truth.

[rawimpact]

Jordan never had Shaq and didn't need Shaq.

But he needed a hall of fame guard, a hall of fame rebounder though?

[NumberSix]

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

Win.

[LAClipsFan33]

I'm so f*ckin tired of people talking about Pippen like he was a scrub

Anybody who says playing like Scottie Pippen is an insult is a f*ckin idiot

[Keelyus]

When you have shaq downlow gobbling up the rebounds, I think it's safe to say shooting is a fine primary instinct....

[mehyaM24]

...lebron has always been the better player....anyone who knows the game knows that....kobe has way less skills....lebron has more pts,rbs,ass.,stls,blks and shoots a higher %....in other words he is better in every way....kobe still leads the nba in missed shots.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

"Laker fans are rolling over in their graves."

why?

btw, your only contribution to this forum is to troll Laker fans. Its pathetic.
seriously dude, you got issues. Maybe some of you blazer fans need therapy from the decades of abuse which the Lakers have smacked upon you?