Carmelo Anthony said he would be offended if Phil Jackson referred to his entourage as a “posse,” but added that he believes Jackson may have meant no harm by his word choice, Marc Berman of The New York Post relays.
“Do I think he meant it in any kind of way? I really don’t know. I don’t think he did.” Anthony said. “I would hope he didn’t. Sometimes Phil just says things, the first thing that comes to mind. He’s probably in his office now regretting it. When it comes to, Phil, you never know what’s going to be said.”
Here’s more from New York:
- Anthony also added that he can’t understand why LeBron James is the topic of Jackson’s conversation, as Berman passes along in the same piece. “I don’t think we play them anytime soon,” Anthony said. “It’s a whole month away. I just don’t understand Phil talking about LeBron right now. In November. I don’t understand that.”
- Jackson’s insecurities about running a franchise are prompting him to take shots at his successful counterparts, Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical argues in a video essay (Twitter link). The scribe details all of Jackson’s failed moves, including his decision to trade J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cavs for practically nothing in return.
- The Knicks signed Joakim Noah to a four-year, $72MM contract during the offseason, but the team’s best lineup doesn’t included the big man, as Stefan Bondy of the Daily News details. In Monday’s win over the Mavericks, Kristaps Porzingis was moved to the center position and the team enjoyed great success, including a 30-10 run. Noah admitted that he has to find his offensive game and said he would be looking at the film to “figure it out.”
Knicks=dumpster fire.
Why?
Why does this “=dumpster fire?
A very unnecessary PR problem for the Knicks, along with a roster that looks like it won’t gel. Just my opinion, though.
How many times have I said it? Lance Thomas should start over Noah. And Melo and Porzingis should play the 4 and the 5
Noah is 72 million down the drain. He’s a shell of his old self. See you in the lottery, Knicks fans.
Everybody loves to trash the Knicks. Go ahead. I’m looking forward to a season with our roster. This off the court stuff means very little to me. We are off to a slow start as we work out some of the kinks, but much better days are ahead. So go ahead and hate. I’m an optimist and I see a good season ahead. Go Knicks!
Move Kristaps to Center! Put Noah on the Bench! Give Kusminkskas a Chance at PF. That lineup would be much more aggressive!