Overview
- On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Anthony criticized Jackson’s new book for depicting their relationship as the reason the Knicks faltered.
- In Masters of the Game, Jackson writes that the relationship was “kind of busted” and that he told owner James Dolan he wanted Anthony traded.
- Anthony argues the triangle offense did not fit the roster or the modern NBA, saying he absorbed the public blame while Jackson commented from the stands.
- He says they spoke only a handful of times during Jackson’s tenure, describing no real relationship or direct confrontation over team direction.
- The Knicks missed the playoffs under Jackson, and Anthony later waived his no‑trade clause to join the Thunder in September 2017 after Jackson’s exit.