Steve Kerr on Russell Westbrook’s “next question” response: “It’s dangerous when you go down that path of no communication”
"I don’t think this is a healthy dynamic, for this league, for any player, any team, any local media, any national media."
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John Tortorella answered a reporter’s phone during a press conference and had a quick chat with the reporter’s mother
This is at least the third time in the last few years a coach has answered a reporter's phone.
After the latest critical New York Daily News headline, the Knicks barred the paper from a press conference
The Knicks barred the NYDN from a press conference after a "DO IT" critical headline urging Jim Dolan to sell the team, one of many critical headlines the paper has run over the years.
Conor McGregor says his UFC 229 press conference will be open to fans…if they bring bottles of his whiskey
This is a rather different approach than what the UFC proposed.
French press officer tries “French only” to dodge Antoine Greizmann transfer questions, so Spanish reporter uses translation app
Now that's how you get around an arbitrary rule from a press officer.
LeBron readdresses a question to make sure no one thinks he doesn’t feel good about the Cavs’ chances
James' decision to answer a question further illustrates the growing importance of press in this series.
Inside Tennis editor Bill Simons waited 14 years to ask Serena Williams one of the worst questions of all time
"He came up with this incredible analysis; that you were intimidated by her super model good looks. My question is: have you ever been intimidated by someone on a tennis court, and what were your thoughts about that occurrence?"
LeBron James walks out of presser after ESPN’s Mark Schwarz keeps asking him about J.R. Smith, says “be better tomorrow”
"What do you mean, not sure? No, I don't know his state of mind."
Gregg Popovich’s post-loss press conference had everything, from a fake Gatorade rant to mocking of reporters’ questions
"Just because you got your ass kicked tonight doesn’t mean you have to have no sense of humor."
Tom Thibodeau’s hilariously evasive non-answer draws laughs from a reporter
This non-answer sets a new bar for coaches everywhere.
New LSU OC Steve Ensminger calls criticism “bullshit,” says “I don’t read the damn paper, I don’t go on Twitter”
"I don't read the damn paper, I don't read Twitter, I don't go on Facebook, and I tell my family to stay off of it."
Cam Newton rolls eyes, responds “next question,” then leaves press conference abruptly
Another day, another Cam Newton press conference incident.
Reporter to Dave Roberts: “I think all four of your walkoffs have been at home”
Yeah, this question wasn't so smart.
Doc Rivers goes off on reporter: “That is, like, the dumbest thing I ever heard.”
Rivers is not a fan of questions about late-game clock management.
Jose Mourinho answers reporter’s phone during press conference
Reporters using their phones to record a press conference is nothing new, but sadly, neither is one of...
