Phil Jackson talks Kobe & MJ

makaveli_99 · Post #1 » by **makaveli_99** » Thu May 16, 2013 6:58 pm

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketbal ... 3067.story

MJ vs. Kobe? Here it is from the man who would know best.

"Michael was more charismatic and gregarious than Kobe. He loved hanging out with his teammates and security guards, playing cards, smoking cigars, and joking around," Jackson said in the book, which was obtained in advance by The Times.

"Kobe is different. He was reserved as a teenager, in part because he was younger than the other players and hadn't developed strong social skills in college. When Kobe first joined the Lakers, he avoided fraternizing with his teammates. But his inclination to keep to himself shifted as he grew older. Increasingly, Kobe put more energy into getting to know the other players, especially when the team was on the road."

"No question, Michael was a tougher, more intimidating defender. He could break through virtually any screen and shut down almost any player with his intense, laser-focused style of defense," said Jackson, who coached Jordan to six championships and Bryant to five.

"Kobe has learned a lot from studying Michael's tricks, and we often used him as our secret weapon on defense when we needed to turn the direction of a game. In general, Kobe tends to rely more heavily on his flexibility and craftiness, but he takes a lot of gambles on defense and sometimes pays the price."

"Michael was more likely to break through his attackers with power and strength, while Kobe often tries to finesse his way through mass pileups," Jackson wrote. "Michael was stronger, with bigger shoulders and a sturdier frame. He also had large hands that allowed him to control the ball better and make subtle fakes.

"Jordan was also more naturally inclined to let the game come to him and not overplay his hand, whereas Kobe tends to force the action, especially when the game isn't going his way. When his shot is off, Kobe will pound away relentlessly until his luck turns. Michael, on the other hand, would shift his attention to defense or passing or setting screens to help the team win the game."

Post #2 » by **TyCobb** » Thu May 16, 2013 7:13 pm

PJ speaking the truth once again.

eckoner · Post #3 » by **eckoner** » Thu May 16, 2013 8:01 pm

You gotta love PJ he can make one feel so naked with just a few words.

LaLa · Post #4 » by **LaLa** » Thu May 16, 2013 8:03 pm

Beautifully said Phil

Post #5 » by **Slava** » Thu May 16, 2013 8:08 pm

Can't wait for the book. Anyone know if he's doing any book signing events?

kblo247 · Post #6 » by **kblo247** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:26 pm

This goes with his description of Kobe's small hands vs MJs mits too

Air Poohdini · Post #7 » by **Air Poohdini** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:46 pm

Phil always said MJ had the perfect body for a shooting guard.

EArl · Post #8 » by **EArl** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:56 pm

Count me in the book club Doc.

http://www.amazon.com/Eleven-Rings-Succ ... of+success

Cheapest place to purchase.

tugs · Post #9 » by **tugs** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:11 am

Phil is a Kobe hater.

very wise words Mr. Jackson. I love the part where he compared the two when their shot is off.

EArl · Post #10 » by **EArl** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:02 am

I found this great article on Phil. Pretty long, but it's a great read. Kind of a preview of the book.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/19/magaz ... =all&_r=1&

EasternMagic · Post #11 » by **EasternMagic** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:26 am

LAKESHOW · Post #12 » by **LAKESHOW** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:04 pm

"Jordan was also more naturally inclined to let the game come to him and not overplay his hand, whereas Kobe tends to force the action, especially when the game isn't going his way. When his shot is off, Kobe will pound away relentlessly until his luck turns."

Been known this fact

Kalidogg24 · Post #13 » by **Kalidogg24** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:54 pm

A sneak peak from Phil's book "Eleven Rings"

Kobe first words to Jordan when Phil arranged a meeting between the two in 2000 were,
"You know I can kick your ass one on one right?"

:rofl:

Kalidogg24 · Post #14 » by **Kalidogg24** » Fri May 17, 2013 2:13 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnkYjFRYk8M&sns=em[/youtube]

LAKESHOW · Post #15 » by **LAKESHOW** » Fri May 17, 2013 2:45 pm

awesome interview. especially the part about shaq walkin into practice naked with only shoes and socks

MelosSoreWrist · Post #16 » by **MelosSoreWrist** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:10 pm

The excerpts are pretty much what everyone including Laker fans already thought and felt.

MelosSoreWrist · Post #17 » by **MelosSoreWrist** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:13 pm

PJ seems so much more loved in LA than he does in Chicago and NY. Is this because this is where he last succeeded?

Sedale Threatt · Post #18 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Sat May 18, 2013 2:59 am

Money is no object, would you rather live in Chicago or Los Angeles? Plus, Ms. Buss.

Pretty perfect assessment from Phil. Can't argue with a word of it.

TARIQ · Post #19 » by **TARIQ** » Sat May 18, 2013 3:25 am

Phil Jackson is such a Bawss

myersia · Post #20 » by **myersia** » Sun May 19, 2013 7:32 pm

Surprised no one posted this. Phil Jackson on Jay Leno recently.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLJZnOLgCuo