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Phil Jackson joined Twitter recently. And while he isn't the Tweet Master just yet, The Zen Master is the undisputed king of the pot shot. Here's a look at the most glorious insults, quips and one-liners Phil Jackson dished out over his career. Target: Jeff Van Gundy Date: February 2000 Reason: As part of their war of words, Van Gundy had called Phil "Big Chief Triangle." (Phil's nickname for JVG? Jeff Van Gumby.) Quote: "Coaches should not be on the court, but the little coaches they let run on the court because they don't see them." Snark Level: 9 out of 10 Target: Sacramento, California Date: November 2000 Reason: Phil had enough of the rowdy fans in that year's Western Conference ...
The best heckles are the simplest heckles.
Shaq should've seen it coming.
Recently, this photo of the Philadelphia 76ers' Andrew Bynum popped up. It catches Bynum at a steakhouse lounging in pajamas, slippers and no socks. It is not the portrait of a rehabbing athlete trying to make it back on the court as soon as possible. Bynum used to be considered a franchise player in the NBA, but a lot has happened since he was shipped to Philly as the centerpiece of a multi-team trade that landed Dwight Howard alongside Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash in Lakerland. To see how it all went down, let's take a look at Bynum's highlights since he landed in Philadelphia. All smiles. Looks good. Ah, team photo day. How exciting. Uh-oh. Um. Andrew. What are you ...
If you can't get on the court, make your time on the sideline count.
After the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on New Year's Day, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said the team was "old as shit" and called L.A. "an old damn team." With a number of star players on the wrong side of 30, it's hard to argue with Kobe. It may be time for the team to move out of the Staples Center and into a location more appropriate for a bunch of guys their age. Maybe it's time to open up the Los Angeles Lakers Hospice. ...
