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Despite his monumental success, trouble loomed on the horizon. As the game evolved and new strategies emerged—most notably the rise of three-point shooting and data analytics—Jackson's triangle approach began to seem outdated. His return to the Knicks as president marked a significant downturn; he struggled to implement his dated philosophy in a modern league.
Players resisted his methods, which were perceived as inflexible. Jackson's public criticism of star player Carmelo Anthony exemplified a disconnect that further alienated him from the team. By 2017, the experiment concluded, and Jackson stepped away from basketball.