For ‘The Last Dance,’ good fortune and great theater
By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
It’s all about timing, of course. Which sometimes is a matter of wise planning or, with “The Last Dance,” good fortune.
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RealClearSports: As Coach, Jackson's View Different Now
By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com
OAKLAND, Calif. — This was classic NBA, the near catchup, which keeps some fans in the arena and, more importantly, keeps others from turning off the TV.
A year ago, Mark Jackson, ESPN announcer, would have been thrilled as a lead of 19 points was reduced to five. "I would have embraced it and had about 10 catchphrases locked and loaded,'' Jackson said.
Now, Mark Jackson, Golden State Warriors coach, was properly concerned.
Read the full story here.
© RealClearSports 2011
For RealClearSports.com
OAKLAND, Calif. — This was classic NBA, the near catchup, which keeps some fans in the arena and, more importantly, keeps others from turning off the TV.
A year ago, Mark Jackson, ESPN announcer, would have been thrilled as a lead of 19 points was reduced to five. "I would have embraced it and had about 10 catchphrases locked and loaded,'' Jackson said.
Now, Mark Jackson, Golden State Warriors coach, was properly concerned.
Read the full story here.
© RealClearSports 2011