LeBron James Slams Phil Jackson For Using Term 'Posse'
TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James says he has lost respect for Phil Jackson after the famed NBA coach used the word "posse" to describe the Cleveland star's business partners.
James responded harshly Tuesday to Jackson's use of the term in a recent interview. James says such comments underscore the difficulties young African-Americans have in gaining respect, especially in the business world.
The Cavaliers superstar says he had no previous relationship with Jackson, the current New York Knicks president who won 11 titles with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. James adds that he respected what Jackson did with those teams, "but I've got nothing for him."
LeBron on Phil Jackson: "I had nothing but respect for him as a coach ..."
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 15, 2016
Q: "Had respect?"
LeBron: "Yeah"
Q: "Until now?"
LeBron: "Yeah"
All the hard work,effort and achievement and @PhilJackson11 still calls us a "posse"every step you take they remind you, you ghetto" @S_C_ pic.twitter.com/OPsPvAvFoM
— Maverick Carter (@mavcarter) November 14, 2016
LeBron James says he's lost his respect for Phil Jackson, and had some more strong words for him. pic.twitter.com/n7vZXenSwC
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) November 15, 2016
The three-time champion was criticized for surrounding himself with friends as business associates, but the group has built a highly successful enterprise.
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