Unsolved Sports Mysteries: Phil Jackson, Tiger Woods, Stuart Scott, Bryant Gumbel & Billy King




There are many questions in the world of sports that may not have answers. Here are six of them:

1. Is Phil Jackson the luckiest head coach in history?

The Zen Master has won as many titles as I have when he doesn't have at least two of the following five players on his team at the same time:  Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. 

2. Was Tiger's relentless pursuit of poon the real secret to his success?


Although I do believe Woods will eventually win 20 majors, his performance lately has been underwhelming to say the least.

3. How does Stuart Scott continue to get plum assignments on ESPN?

As far as I'm concerned, Stu hasn't been fresh or funny since 1999.

4) What is Bryant Gumbel writing on his legal pad right before he starts speaking with each segment reporter on HBO's Real Sports?

Eggs, milk, Bud Light, Cheez Doodles & Cool Whip is my guess but I'm open to suggestions.

5) How did Billy King get another GM gig after running the 76ers into the ground?

Hiring King was the cherry on top of the New Jersey Nets' Summer from Hell.   

6) Why do people make such a big deal about who "broke" a story about a personnel decision?


Yesterday I read about a beat writer "breaking the story" about Marc Iavaroni being named as an assistant coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.  First of all:  Really, who cares about the Clippers naming an assistant coach?  Secondly, a press release will be announcing the exact same thing within an hour or so.  Do journalists/writers/bloggers/reporters need to be tripping over themselves to take credit for something that will be announced anyway?   

I can understand if a reporter uncovered a sordid story about a coach dealing drugs or being busted in a prostitution sting and being forced to resign in disgrace...but the hiring of an assistant coach for the LA Clippers?  Please.  If you can provide a plausible answer to this question or any of the others I'm all ears.  In fact, I'll even send a Kemp's Kids t-shirt to the person who leaves the best answer in the comments section.


     

 
 
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