phil jackson

And thus ends another dark chapter in New York Knicks history.

"The risk is great but the reward is great, too."

Melo's deal appeals to be over $122 million for over five years.

The Times names Steve Kerr as a likely replacement, because Kerr is familiar with Jackson's famous triangle offense and is able to withstand the immense power and excruciating mental toll of Jackson's clairvoyance.

But, Jackson could not deliver exactly what New Yorkers wanted to hear: a concrete day or time when the Knicks will start winning championships again.

Can mystical basketball wizard Phil Jackson save the Knicks?

Phil Jackson is the closest thing the NBA has to a sage. He's a nearly seven-foot tall, limping Yoda, wearing a suit and a soul patch instead of a robe and a cane.

ESPN is now reporting that Jackson is 'leaning toward' accepting a job as president of basketball operations "in complete control of all basketball-related matters." COMPLETE CONTROL, people.

It's deja vu all over again over in Brooklyn: the Nets fired their second coach of their inaugural season in the borough today.

Could the Nets actually pry Jackson out of retirement? According to his representative, Jackson is "not interested"...unless of course reports that he is "intrigued" are true!