Bowen May Be A Cut Above The chatter about Bruce Bowen didn't end at practice Wednesday when Lakers coach Phil Jackson dubbed the San Antonio Spurs' defensive stopper "Edward Scissorhands" to laughs from reporters. After all, Kobe Bryant stated at an All-Star event in February that Bowen is the toughest defender he must face and Jackson was asked a little more before Thursday's game about what Bowen does that is special. "The more you move against Bowen," Jackson said, "the quicker he reacts and the more chops he gets in." ... Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked about the Scissorhands remark and said: "Wow, that's creative. I just call him Bruce." -- Los Angeles Daily News No Question About Jackson Now I don't know what Helen Thomas would've done, but I asked Phil Jackson if there was some kind of chart on the wall with gold stars indicating who has and has not asked a question while Jackson remained mum, waiting for the rookie reporter to think of something to ask. Now normally I'm used to coaches doing what they can to avoid tough questions, but begging other reporters to ask questions while obviously sending the message -- if it's a tough one -- you might get the cold shoulder too, was something new. -- Los Angeles Times
