Jay Z gave a speech introducing LeBron James as the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year on Monday night in Brooklyn, and the rapper/former Nets minority owner made sure to toss in a jab at New York Knicks president Phil Jackson:

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/808513276233424897

Jackson drew plenty of criticism after referring to James’ business associates as his “posse” last month in an interview with ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan. The comments angered James, and he said earlier this month that he has no plans or interest in talking to Jackson.

[Sports Illustrated]

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