Was Phil Jackson looking to be suspended when he offered up "We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts." as his analysis of his Lakers' loss to the Spurs? I hope so, because that's the only logical explanation I can offer up for him uttering such absurd remarks.
But, all the league is offering up is that the remarks were in poor taste. No, the remarks were disgusting, vulgar and (I don't know what the PC term is) anti-gay. Anyone who knows me knows I'm all for a good play on words, but there are certain things you shouldn't say, especially when there is a large media contingent listening. And, while I didn't see Brokeback Mountain, and it had yet to be filmed and distributed during my playing days, I really don't see the direct connection to that particular movie.
Phil Jackson should be fined and suspended. I'm sure the NBA has homosexual fans and Jackson's comments were a direct slap in the face. His comments probably adversely affected more people than the "Malace at the Palace" of the Denver v. New York brawl at the Garden. David Stern needs to step up and say that this type of behavior will not be tolerated.
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