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Carmelo Anthony Rebuts Phil Jackson’s Account of Knicks Split

On his podcast, Anthony says Jackson never addressed concerns with him directly.

Overview

  • Anthony criticized Jackson on the 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, saying a face‑to‑face conversation never happened despite years of public criticism.
  • Jackson’s new book quotes him telling owner James Dolan he wanted Anthony traded and describing their relationship as “kind of busted.”
  • Anthony argued the triangle offense was a poor fit for the Knicks’ personnel and era, citing examples like Derrick Rose versus Jose Calderon.
  • Coverage notes Jackson’s Knicks tenure was unsuccessful, though outlets cite differing records for those years, reflecting inconsistent figures.
  • Anthony waived his no‑trade clause and was dealt to the Thunder in September 2017, less than three months after Jackson left the organization.