Author Topic: Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark  (Read 2245 times)

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Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark
« on: November 15, 2007, 01:40:59 pm »
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/2007-11-14-jackson-remark_N.htm?csp=34

Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has spoken with the Los Angeles Lakers about a comment coach Phil Jackson made following Tuesday night's game in San Antonio.
The Spurs made 13 three-pointers in their 107-92 victory, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters.

"We call this a Brokeback Mountain game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts," Jackson said. "It was one of those games."

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"The remarks are in poor taste, and the Lakers have assured us such remarks will not occur in the future," league spokesman Brian McIntyre said.
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Re: Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2007, 02:09:45 pm »
Wow. That was REALLY lame and in poor taste.  What an idiot.

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Re: Phil Jackson under fire for 'Brokeback Mountain' remark
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2007, 03:52:30 pm »
it is a tribute to the NBA that they reprimanded him.
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