Day: February 23, 2015

Phil Jackson Uses Twitter To Criticize Team, So We Suggest More Ways To Improve The Knicks Via Technology

According to the Mothership, Phil Jackson admonished his team via Twitter after their embarrassing expected loss to Cleveland.

So here at KnickerBlogger, we have some suggestions for the Knicks:

  • Get on LinkedIn!
    Phil should start connecting to potential coaches on LinkedIn. Obviously Derek Fisher isn’t working out, so now’s a good time to see who’s out there. There’s got to be some more former guards out there Jackson can tap for the Knicks next coach. What’s B.J. Armstrong doing? How about Jo Jo English? LinkedIn is a great way to make those connections!

  • Coach via Skype!
    The grind of the NBA coaching season might be too much for Phil, but why not coach the team from the comfort of his bed. Jackson could leverage Skype to get back on the sidelines. Fisher would just hold up an iPad, which is about what he seems to be qualified enough to do. Much like today’s working youth, Phil could join the millions of telecommuters and work in his pajamas. I’d be surprised if this isn’t New York’s next move.

  • Extra Practice on NBA Live.
    Obviously Derek Fisher isn’t working out? Oh wait I said that already? Well whatever he’s doing isn’t working. Instead of running actual practices, why not punish the players by forcing them to do some extra practice? But this time on NBA Live! Maybe what Jason Smith needs is to get the hang of virtual rebounding before trying the real thing? Players won’t get tired by actually running around on a basketball court, and be fresh for the games. Fish could join in & try some of the players he rarely uses. Maybe he can discover a gem on the bench (*cough* Cole *cough*) that could actually help the team?

  • Scout via Omegle!
    Given the rising number of undrafted players in the NBA, it’s about time teams look outside of traditional methods of acquiring players. Phil should tap into Omegle to get ahead of the curve and reach out to even less known people. I’ve heard there are a lot of ballers on there, so I imagine New York could find someone that could give the team a hand.

What are your suggestions?

Knicks Morning News (2015.02.23)

  • [New York Daily News] J.R., Shumpert help Cavs beat up on Knicks in MSG return (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:29:28 GMT)

    J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert weren’t on the positive side of too many of these Garden variety blowouts this season.

  • [New York Daily News] Phil Jackson rips Knicks on Twitter after loss to Cavs (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:57:51 GMT)

    Phil Jackson’s moves and Carmelo Anthony’s injury have left the Knicks without much of a chance to win many games.

  • [New York Daily News] Knicks Insider: J.R. Smith keeps Carmelo Anthony company (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:04:49 GMT)

    J.R. Smith spent part of his Saturday night off in New York cheering up an old friend.

  • [New York Daily News] Bondy: Cavaliers title could be good thing for Knicks (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:44:47 GMT)

    The Cavs are winning big, the Knicks are losing bigger, and never the twain shall meet.

  • [New York Daily News] Justin Bartha embarrasses Knicks reporter Jill Martin (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:20:08 GMT)

    The award for most awkward halftime interview goes to…Justin Bartha and Jill Martin.

  • [New York Times] Lakers Stop 7-Game Losing Streak With OT Win Over Celtics (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:55:22 GMT)

    Jeremy Lin had a season-high 25 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 118-111 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Game of the Week: Warriors at Cavaliers (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:48:25 GMT)

    Golden State and Cleveland, two teams that are rolling right now, opted to stick with what they had at the trading deadline.

  • [New York Times] Grizzlies Overcome Deficit to Beat the Blazers 98-92 (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:43:56 GMT)

    Marc Gasol scored 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 98-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Reggie Jackson’s Debut With Pistons Ends With Win Over Wizards (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 04:41:37 GMT)

    After a win over the Wizards, the Pistons are 2-0 since trading four players to get Reggie Jackson and Tayshaun Prince at the trading deadline Thursday.

  • [New York Times] Monta Ellis Leads Mavericks Past Hornets, 92-81 (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:11:00 GMT)

    Monta Ellis scored 15 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Amare Stoudemire had 14 points in 11 minutes in his Dallas debut in the Mavericks’ 92-81 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] Westbrook Leads Thunder Past Nuggets Without Durant (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:34:54 GMT)

    Russell Westbrook had 21 points and a career-high 17 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 119-94 on Sunday night without Kevin Durant.

  • [New York Times] Vucevic Powers Magic Past 76ers 103-98 (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:25:46 GMT)

    Nik Vucevic had 31 points and 14 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98 on Sunday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.

  • [New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Playing Forward (and Pundit, and Savior), LeBron James (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:19:22 GMT)

    LeBron James may never match Michael Jordan’s six championships, but he is building a legacy that could have a greater impact.

  • [New York Times] Stuckey Scores 30 Points, Pacers Beat Warriors 104-98 (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:07:33 GMT)

    Rodney Stuckey scored 30 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors 104-98 on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] National Basketball Association Roundup (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:31:33 GMT)

    Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Kevin Durant underwent a small procedure on Sunday to help alleviate pain on his surgically repaired right foot, general manager Sam Presti announced.

  • [New York Times] New-Look Pistons Beat Wizards 106-89 (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:22:52 GMT)

    Reggie Jackson really wanted to make a good impression in his Detroit Pistons debut.

  • [New York Post] Carmelo played much of season with tear in his knee (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:38:35 -0500)

    Carmelo Anthony played most of the season with a partial tear of the left patellar tendon, The Post has learned. In new details, the debridement part of Thursday's surgery was…

  • [New York Post] How LeBron is prepping for big Cavs playoff run (Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:10:35 -0500)

    For two games after the All-Star break, Cleveland's LeBron James has sat back and put his feet up in the fourth quarter as he preps for the Cavs' playoff run….