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Phil Jackson was fired and the internet had a field day

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Phil Jackson was fired as Knicks president on Wednesday and the reaction was something else. Hired to turn around the team, Jackson’s attempts were floundering at best — at worst the damage will be felt for years to come. In the week leading up to the NBA draft, rumors swirled that Jackson might trade Knicks star, and beloved player, Kristaps Porzingis.

When it came time for Jackson to go the internet had jokes ... lots of them.

Of course there was a grim realization too ...

Amidst the jokes Jay Williams was keeping it real.

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