Phil Jackson retracts statement about NBA being “too political.”

NBA Hall of Fame Coach Phil Jackson Clarifies Controversial Comments

NBA Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson recently made headlines for his comments about the league being too political. However, he is now clarifying that his remarks were meant to be humorous and not a criticism of the political causes that the league was pushing during the bubble year.

What Did Phil Jackson Say?

At the end of April, Jackson criticized the league for its “wanky” bubble year during the coronavirus pandemic and said that its “catering” to the far left was turning off too many fans. He also made comments about the social justice words on players’ backs during that season, which he found funny and would narrate for his grandkids.

After receiving criticism for his remarks, Jackson is now trying to re-explain what he meant. He claims that he meant the remark to relay how “humorous” the situation was during the bubble year and that he had nothing against BLM or the cause that was behind it.

What Does Phil Jackson Think About Politics in Sports?

While Jackson is not against political causes, he believes that sports should remain non-political. He added that players can have their own political beliefs, but it should not be brought into the game.

• Phil Jackson clarified his controversial comments about the NBA being too political.
• He claims that his remarks were meant to be humorous and not a criticism of the political causes that the league was pushing during the bubble year.
• Jackson believes that sports should remain non-political.

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