Rodman rips Fisher and Knicks, says triangle 'not difficult'

Dennis Rodman was many things in his NBA career, and being an elite rebounder and defender topped the list.

"The Worm" managed to quickly integrate himself into Phil Jackson's triangle offense alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen with the Chicago Bulls in the '90s, but - as Rodman points out - the same can't be said for the modern-day New York Knicks and rookie head coach Derek Fisher.

"They're not running the triangle," Rodman told New York media at a promotional event Tuesday. "Derek Fisher's not really coaching."

The Knicks, with a 4-19 record after Tuesday night's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, have struggled all season with Fisher at the helm, who was hired by Knicks president Jackson in the off-season.

"If I know Phil, he just feels like (crap) right now," Rodman said, adding the triangle offense - mastered by Jackson and assistant coach Tex Winter, isn't difficult to employ.

"I learned that in probably 15 minutes when I was in Chicago," Rodman said. "It's not that difficult. It's a triangle."