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"He was willing and able to slip into what I asked him to do" - Phil Jackson on why Michael Jordan was easier to coach than Kobe Bryant
Jackson saw the problem clearly. A team that relied too heavily on one scorer, no matter how gifted, would eventually collapse under pressure. So he challenged Jordan to shift the focus from personal ...
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Dylan Raiola invokes Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan while summing up Patrick Mahomes relationship
Much has been made of the relationship between Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola and Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes.
Dylan Raiola Says He Sees Patrick Mahomes Like Kobe Bryant Viewed Michael Jordan
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola said during Big Ten Football Media Days that he looks up to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback ...
"He's probably a better player at 21 than Michael was at 21" - Phil Jackson compared young Kobe Bryant to young Michael Jordan
Phil Jackson coached both Jordan and Kobe and explained why the latter, at 21, might've been even better than MJ at the same ...
Kendrick Perkins issued stern warning to those disrespecting Kobe Bryant's legacy: "Let the man rest in peace"
Kendrick Perkins issued stern warning to those disrespecting Kobe Bryant's legacy: "Let the man rest in peace" originally ...
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LeBron James gave Kobe Bryant his due after long-awaited MVP: "He's been the best player the last five, six years"
After years of domination without recognition, Kobe Bryant finally won the MVP in 2008, and even LeBron agreed it was long ...
"Better is only about championships" - Phil Jackson argued LeBron James can't surpass Michael Jordan without matching his six championships
Michael Jordan established himself as the benchmark in any conversation about all-time greatness. His six championships, five ...
"Why would I pass her the ball when I'm taking more shots in the practice gym?" - Caitlin Clark had the same mindset as Kobe at Iowa
"Why would I pass her the ball when I'm taking more shots in the practice gym?" - Caitlin Clark had the same mindset as Kobe ...
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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Agrees He Could’ve Won Championships With Tracy McGrady
Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal believes he could have won titles with Tracy McGrady instead of Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant was upset about the Lakers trading Lamar Odom in 2011: "To be honest with you, I don't like it"
Kobe Bryant publicly criticized the Lakers for trading Lamar Odom in 2011, praising his former teammate's impact on the court ...
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Scottie Pippen tried to join Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant after failed Rockets stint
After a disappointing season with the Houston Rockets in 1999, Scottie Pippen attempted to join the Los Angeles Lakers to ...