Overview
- Jackson writes that his bond with Carmelo Anthony was "busted" and told James Dolan it was best he leave if Anthony remained on the roster.
- He says he urged a sit‑down with agent Leon Rose to pursue a trade, arguing the Knicks were not positioned to contend and Anthony wanted a title shot.
- Following Jackson’s June 2017 departure, Anthony waived his no‑trade clause and was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder that September.
- Jackson concedes hiring Derek Fisher as head coach was a mistake and offers critical assessments of draft picks Kristaps Porzingis and Frank Ntilikina.
- He adds that the Knicks job helped end his engagement to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, citing what he describes as league pressure over potential collusion concerns.