Phil Jackson; LeBron James and Jay-Z at "Sportsperson of the Year" Awards.
On Monday evening, LeBron James accepted his award as Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsperson of the Year.”
Before he took the stage to deliver a rousing speech, he was introduced by none other than hip-rop/rap/R&B mogul Jay Z — who had some special, thoughtful words to say about the event’s honoree.
Some of the words, however, weren’t meant for just LeBron James — they were a clear dig at Knicks president Phil Jackson. Jay Z said James is “the son who honors and worships his mother, Gloria.