Why on earth was Phil Jackson riding the bus?

Couldn’t he afford a cab?

It’s not all that unusual to see celebrities riding the subway in New York. But the bus? That’s just ridiculous.

If you’re going to opt for above-ground transport, why not take a cab? Surely if you’re famous you can afford it. Then why the hell was Phil Jackson, who makes $12 million a year to tank the Knicks, spotted riding the bus on Tuesday?

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A few possible explanations:

• He knows James Dolan would never look for him there.

• He joined the #DeleteUber movement.

• He got in a cab but the driver had sports talk station WFAN on the radio.

• Charles Oakley said he’d only accept an apology if Phil publicly debased himself.

• The subway was delayed, because it’s always delayed.

Published Feb 16, 2017 | Modified Feb 16, 2017

DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is the host of the “Stadium Wonders” video series. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

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