This article by ESPN's Bill Simmons is hands down the best piece written on the likely end of Phil Jackson's coaching career--arguably the greatest basketball coach that has ever lived and one of the greatest professional sports coaches in history.
A teaser:
Once upon a time, Jackson impressed an NBA scout by sitting in the back seat of a Volkswagen and opening all four doors with those arms. Now he was using them to support his weight.
Read the whole thing.
Bonus: Bill Simmons' piece just out today on the death of Randy 'The Macho Man' Savage is also awesome. As a giant fan of wrestling from the 80s golden era, I'm right on with what Simmons has to say. Others (e.g. Koko Beware, Jack the Snake) had various gimmicks. But it was Macho Man (and Hulk Hogan) who realized the key was connecting with the crowd--perfecting the catch phrases, call and response with the fans, and nailing the ring side interview.
