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Phil Jackson not enjoying the ‘too-political’ NBA.

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From the Daily Wire:

Appearing on the “Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin” podcast, Jackson said since 2020, the league began catering to a “certain audience” in an attempt to bring them in, but in the process, began alienating many longtime NBA fans. The former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach called for professional basketball to be non-political, criticizing the NBA for social justice slogans that have been displayed on the court and jerseys. 

“I am not enjoying the game,” Jackson said. “That’s too bad. There’s a whole generation that doesn’t like the game.”

Read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nba-coaching-legend-phil-jackson-says-league-is-too-political-to-watch

Hear the entire interview on the Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin podcast

Phil Jackson
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

In this episode, Rick speaks with Phil Jackson. Phil Jackson is the head coach with the most NBA titles. His holistic approach to coaching, influenced by Eastern philosophy, led to his nickname, “The Zen Master,” and later to his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tetragrammaton-with-rick-rubin/id1671669052?i=1000607497626