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New York Knicks: Is The Triangle Offense Outdated?

The renowned triangle offense has long been the focal point of New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson since he was a head coach. The system proved to be successful throughout the duration of his 24-year NBA coaching career from 1987 to 2011.

Most notably, he’s implemented the triangle system around all-time great players: Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant.

Although, acknowledging these factors, one can question: was the success of the triangle offense revolutionary for its time, or was it mostly dependent on superstar-caliber players of previous generations?

My Answer: I’d say both is true.