The Magic of Phil Jackson, and How It Can Translate to New Role with Knicks

Posted Mar 21, 2014
Mad geniuses of all varieties—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tex Winter—have been brought into their best focus with Phil Jackson's support. He has taught teams overly controlled to tap into their abandon, teams too reckless to harness their power. Jackson's gift, which he brings to the New York Knicks beginning this week, is taking what is around him and leading it toward balance. (Bleacher Report)

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