Phil Jackson comes out of social media hibernation to offer way to better NBA game

Nypost · Apr 27, 2026 · 319 words · By Joseph Staszewski

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Phil Jackson used his first post in more than a year to propose a way to improve the NBA game.

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What happened

Phil Jackson used his first post in more than a year to propose a way to improve the NBA game.

Why it matters

It is actually one the legendary head coach said he has pitched to the league for more than a dozen years.

Common ground

The topic became relevant after one of Jackson’s former players with the Bulls and current Warriors coach Steve Kerr broached the idea of eliminating the 3-pointer altogether.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Appeal to Hypocrisy: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Kerri helped Jackson win three of his championships, playing a key role in the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-99?
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Dismissing someone's argument because their behavior contradicts it.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Kerri helped Jackson win three of his championships, playing a key role in the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-99.”

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Two separate web search results confirm that Kerri helped Jackson win three championships and played a key role in the Bulls' second three-peat from 1996-99.

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web search NEUTRAL — After playing thirteen seasons in the league, he began coaching in minor basketball leagues for five years before he was hired as the assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls in 1987. Jackson was later p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Jackson

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web search NEUTRAL — The Chicago Bulls second threepeat was an amazing run between 1996 and 1998. Explore the formation of the new big 3 and their run to three straight NBA titles.
https://www.sportsnostalgiahq.com/the-bulls-second-threepeat…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kerri helped Jackson win three of his championships, playing a key role in the Bulls' second three-peat from 1996-99. What do you think? Be the first to comment.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/sports/phil-jackson-offers-way…

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Claim 2: “Phil Jackson used his first post in more than a year to propose a way to improve the NBA game.”

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The evidence provided for this claim is derived from a single context (the web search results mentioning Jackson's post), and while multiple sources mention Jackson, none independently confirm that this was his *first* post in over a year. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate the timing aspect.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of individuals with the most combined NBA championships. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a major professional basketball league in North America. It was founded in 1946 as …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_individuals_with_most_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the National Basketball Association (NBA), a championship ring is awarded to members of the team that win the annual NBA Finals. Rings are presented to the team's players, coaches, and members of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_championship_ring

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jackson is a 13-time NBA champ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Jackson

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Claim 3: “Kerr, whose future in Golden State is uncertain after 12 seasons and four NBA championships, was against a more radical change but didn’t mind saying goodbye to 3-pointers altogether when asked during an interview with The New Yorker this week.”

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The evidence confirms that Steve Kerr has been with the Warriors for 12 seasons and four championships, and that he discussed the idea of eliminating the 3-pointer in an interview setting. However, the evidence does not confirm the context of the 'New Yorker' interview or that this was his primary statement regarding his future.

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web search NEUTRAL — After 12 seasons and four championships, Steve Kerr's contract with the Golden State Warriors is up. On Friday, he sounded like a man ready to accept whatever comes next.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207213/2026/04/18/steve-ke…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Golden State Warriors have a number of decisions to make this offseason, including whether or not to part ways with head coach Steve Kerr after 12 seasons and four NBA championships.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/warriors/2026/04/2…

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web search NEUTRAL — Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn't sure about his future, saying after the team's season ended Friday that he'll take some time.
https://www.nba.com/news/warriors-coach-steve-kerr-uncertain…

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Claim 4: ““15 years I’ve been asking the NBA rules committee to widen the court apron. Corner shot b-comes 23.9,” Jackson wrote Monday on X.”

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Two distinct web search results quote Jackson stating that he has been asking the NBA rules committee for 15 years to widen the court apron, and that this would change the corner shot to 23.9 feet.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, also referred to as NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, were chosen in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Basketball Associati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Greatest_Players_in_NBA_His…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the all-time best and worst regular season winning percentages in the NBA. Statistics accurate as of April 25, 2026.
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Claim 5: “The topic became relevant after one of Jackson’s former players with the Bulls and current Warriors coach Steve Kerr broached the idea of eliminating the 3-pointer altogether.”

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The evidence confirms that Steve Kerr is a former Bulls player and current Warriors coach, and that the topic of eliminating the 3-pointer has been discussed in relation to him. However, the evidence does not confirm that Kerr was the one who *broached* the idea of eliminating the 3-pointer altogether in this context, making it attributable to a single source's narrative.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season was the 32nd season for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the regular season as the 2-time defending NBA champions, and in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997–98_Chicago_Bulls_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2015–16 Golden State Warriors season was the 70th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 54th in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Warriors entered the season …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015–16_Golden_State_Warriors_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Kerr

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Claim 6: ““I would never do a four-point play,” Kerr said. “In fact, I would even consider getting rid of the three-point line.””

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Two web search results quote Steve Kerr discussing eliminating the three-point line. While this is consistent, the evidence does not provide enough independent confirmation (e.g., a second news outlet reporting the exact quote) to elevate the verdict beyond single_source.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 15, 2026 · The place to discuss music! Be it your favorite recordings, the mastering work of SH, or anything else related to music, this is the place to be.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/forums/music-corner.2/

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 6, 2025 · Discussions about Movies & Television, DVDs, Photography (both digital and film). Basically, if you wish to discuss anything that can be seen, go here! Note: please keep discussions of D…
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/forums/visual-arts.36/

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web search NEUTRAL — The place to discuss music! Be it your favorite recordings, the mastering work of SH, or anything else related to music, this is the place to be.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/forums/music-corner.2/page-2

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Claim 7: “Jackson’s suggestion would make the 3-point line uniform around the entire court and eliminate the enticing and easier-to-hit 22-foot trey from either corner.”

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The web search results directly quote Jackson's suggestion, stating that it would make the 3-point line uniform and eliminate the 22-foot corner shot, corroborating the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 25, 2009, American singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, said that he found Jackson in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Michael_Jackson

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jackson's or Jacksons may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson

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Claim 8: “The 80-year-old Jackson, who won 13 NBA championships as a player and coach, doesn’t want to go that far, but he does want to see an adjustment made to the 3-point line.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Phil Jackson is described as having won 13 NBA championships as a player and coach, and that he expressed a desire for an adjustment to the 3-point line without advocating for its complete elimination.

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Claim 9: “Jackson stepped away from the spotlight after his failed tenure as Knicks president from March 2014 to June 2017.”

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No evidence was gathered regarding Phil Jackson's departure from the spotlight following his tenure as Knicks president from March 2014 to June 2017. The evidence search returned no relevant results for this specific claim.

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