Tell Me Lies...Tell Me Sweet Little Lies.
We knew it was only a matter of time before Colonel Sanders, a.k.a. Phil Jackson, would come out and add his two cents on the Miami Heat's free agent acquisitions.
During an interview with ESPN 1000 in Chicago, Jackson finally opined on the new dominant force that is gaining strength in South Florida.
"They got great talent," Jackson said. "There's no question about [the] talent they have. But, talent doesn't always win. The team that shows the best teamwork will win it.
"We think that [the Lakers] have established something. But, if [the Heat] can unite, and build quickly, they might be able to do it."
Don't let the fake compliment fool you. Jackson is a master at taking subtle jabs without actually coming out and being blunt. Instead, he drops little words here and there. He sends out innuendos, which are open to interpretation.
What Jackson was actually saying is that Miami has talent but won't figure out how to use it in a cohesive manner. He then goes on to say how the Lakers have created a team which Miami is not prepared to beat.
To come off as some ...
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Phil Jackson On The Miami Heat: Talent Doesn’t Trump Teamwork
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