Phil Jackson is reportedly not really a ‘computer guy’

A New York Daily News report reveals that ex-Knicks president Phil Jackson needed a little help wrangling technology during his tenure.

The intersection of technology and employment is scary. A younger generation is learning skills and acquiring tools that will allow them to pass their older peers in the workplace. Eventually, they too will be passed up.

Evidently that reality extends to everyone. Even the most accomplished head coach in NBA history.

This week Phil Jackson was relieved of his duties as President of Basketball Operations with the New York Knicks. The man who holds the record for combined NBA championships as a player and coach couldn’t save a franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2013.

Where did things go wrong? Well, if you believe a report from Frank Isola, Jackson’s inability to utilize everyday technology didn’t help.

"“When Jackson sat down with a free agent last July the meeting got off to an awkward start when Jackson couldn’t get his computer to work. General Manager Steve Mills had to step in to start the video of how Jackson envisioned the Knicks and the unnamed free agent would play.”"

As awkward as that may have been, what was Jackson aiming to show that prospective free agent?

"“That video? Footage of the ’90s Chicago Bulls. The free agent in question was confused. He couldn’t figure out if Jeff Hornacek or Jackson was the coach. Either way, the player signed elsewhere.”"

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Phil Jackson was with the Knicks for three full seasons. From 2015-17 New York compiled a winning percentage of .325, among the worst stretches in franchise history. That was probably going to happen anyway. I’ll bet the next hire is a little more computer savvy, though.

Hopefully there’s less reliance on technology in Montana than there is in New York. Let’s all try to remember the Jackson we knew in Chicago and Los Angeles. So long, Phil.