"I never heard the story that Jerry Buss basically gifted Pat Riley, trading Shaq to him, giving him a chance to win one more ...
In O'Neal's book "Shaq Uncut", the brilliant move Jackson made before the fourth quarter of the 2000 WCF against theTrail Blazers is perfectly described.
Kobe Bryant took over the L.A. offense after Shaq fouled out. But that would be painting the Lakers into a corner of ...
Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including ...
In the early 1970s, writer Sam Smith was just a fan sitting up in the balconies of Madison Square Garden. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED SPORTSCASTER #1: Jackson getting a beautiful ...
Former Los Angeles power forward Horace Grant chops it up with Lakers On SI about his unforgettable LA tenure.
Four-time NBA champion Horace Grant, a pivotal figure in the Chicago Bulls’ initial dynasty, is pulling back the curtain on ...
Phil Jackson and 40-year NBA journalist Sam Smith have seen it all in the league, long before it became the multibillion-dollar global brand it is today. On Nov. 4, the 11-time champion coach Jackson, ...