Former New York Knicks president Phil Jackson broke his silence in a rare interview with Steve Kerr and he discussed his year off.
Never at a loss for words, but always selective when it comes to his interviewer, Phil Jackson recently sat down with Steve Kerr and Kit Rachlis of the California Sunday Magazine. The New York Knicks were not the focus, but that won’t stop fans from reading about the Zen master’s whereabouts and activities over the past year.
Among the topics discussed, Jackson and Kerr spoke on the makings of a dynasty and the differences between the modern day athlete and athletes of the past. Sorry fans, no Carmelo Anthony this time.
Both coaches remarked on the transition from a Bob Knight militaristic style of coaching to having speakers come into the locker to speak with players about communication and mindfulness training.
However, most Knicks fans have probably been wondering, where has Phil been? What has he been up to? Jackson did shed some light on the issue.
“Well, I was a resident of Montana for much of the year, but I had a film festival that I was invited to in Rome in October, and I went over there. I called my trip
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Furthermore, Jackson’s ability to adapt to the ever-changing game of basketball and his players was a quality that made him successful for so many years. And despite things not working out with the Knicks, we will always be indebted to Jax for Porzingis and no one can dispute that the man has earned his ride off into the sunset moment.
But for Jackson, his horse looks more like a rocking chair in Montana. If you see him, ask him, How’s it goink?
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