It seems that the NBA's most successful coach has a way of manipulating things. With franchise player Carmelo Anthony already on his crafty sights, it has not taken long that another personality got looped into the intrigue sown by current Knicks President.

It is no secret that the former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach has been trying to unload Anthony off New York's roster. What has been tweeted just recently may have Phil Jackson going overboard.

On Twitter, New York's President for Basketball Operations has stated that Michael Graham made him realize that a leopard's spot cannot be altered. The line is a response to a comment made by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding who said that Jackson's frustrations are attributed to Anthony's lesser will to win.

It can be remembered that the player the Knicks President is referring to is the same man he coached during his stint with the Albany Patroons in the now-disbanded Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Graham's phenomenal performance with the Hoyas in college has abandoned him when he joined the pros.

The former Georgetown standout has learned about the news from past college teammate Gene Smith who joked that their old coach missed him.

Although Michael Graham was quick to dismiss the tweet, which he pointed out is intended for Anthony, the former college star has reiterated that change can actually happen.

He shares that he is definitely doing great. He has a terrific marriage with a wife and children by his side.

Aside from having a business to attend to, he is also fortunate to run an organization that helps kids.

Considering Jackson's psychologically-driven approaches, he says that he isn't affected by his former coach's tweet. In fact, he is grateful for what Jackson has done for him.

The 53-year old Graham has played for the Patroons during the 1986-87 stretch. His popularity has soared in 1984 when he teamed up with Patrick Ewing and John Thompson to bring a championship to Georgetown against Houston's Hakeem Olajuwon-led squad.

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