Mark Jackson on Bird v. LeBron, Bosh and HOF, coaching again

Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and the coaching carousel. Jackson didn’t think that Lance Stephenson was very wise to trash-talk LeBron. Jackson said it doesn’t work on LeBron right now. Jackson said the Pacers aren’t going to win individual battles against the Heat. They…

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Tim Kawakami: Knicks gave Warriors opening to get Kerr

San Jose Mercury News’ Tim Kawakami joined the show to talk about the Kawakami said the Warriors basically took a flyer on trying to get Kerr. He said the Knicks provided an opening by stalling in negotiations. Then when you step back, the Warriors have more talent than the Knicks moving forward. Kawakami said Kerr…

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Mark Jackson addresses rumors on why he was fired

Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to share his perspective on the team’s decision. Jackson weighed in with his reaction to yesterday’s events. “It was a great day,” Jackson said. “Things work out the way things are supposed to.” But Jackson did address his frustration. “If we advance, do I still…

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Tim Kawakami: Jackson in trouble for at least a year

San Jose Mercury News’ Tim Kawakami joined the show to talk about the Warriors firing Mark Jackson. Kawakami said this has been building for a while. People got the sense he was in trouble when he didn’t get anywhere on contract renegotiation talks. He also talked about the impact of Jackson not leaving LA.

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Mark Jackson: Clippers fans shouldn’t show up

Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling’s remarks and the series against the Clippers. Jackson said that he couldn’t coach for Sterling. And he said that the scandal was a distraction for him on Sunday – and for everyone else involved in the game. “I sensed it was…

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