"The relationship between Kobe and me was becoming an issue" - Phil Jackson admitted tension with Kobe Bryant made him doubt Lakers' chances of repeat

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"The relationship between Kobe and me was becoming an issue" - Phil Jackson admitted tension with Kobe Bryant made him doubt Lakers' chances of repeating in 2001

Despite winning their first championship together, Kobe Bryant was causing problems for Phil Jackson in the following season.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/relationship-between-kobe-becoming-issue-134700870.html