First on Zen Master’s agenda is bringing in NYC-based veteran player and friend, Lamar Odom.
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Phil Jacksons first transaction as head of basketball operation for the New York Knicks was bringing in his long-time former player, Lamar Odom. The Knicks inked Lamar on the eve of their final game for the 2014 season, signing the veteran to a 2-year deal. While exact numbers weren’t leaked to the public, Odom’s contract is guaranteed for 2014, with an option for 2015.
Under Phil Jackson’s tenure, Odom won two championships and even a sixth man award a few months before his personal and professional life starting seeing a few road blocks after a Lakers trade attempt. Odom had a short stint with the Los Angeles Clippers last season, as well as Spain to stay active; but this move was done strictly to bring leadership and a locker room presence missing from the Knicks. The Lakers and Clippers expressed mutual interest in the 34-year-old point-forward, but would ultimately get passed on due to lack of roster space and not wasting his last years. More on the the Knicks story in video conversation after the jump.
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