Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has revealed that he could often "feel the hatred" from player Kobe Bryant.

Jackson had a broken relationship with the shooting guard, and then published a book in which he was highly critical of him.

"Ah, my good friend Kobe Bryant. Yes, quite often I could feel his hatred," Jackson told ESPN.

"Anyway, I've always seen Kobe as a truly great player, an intelligent guy and a remarkable person."

The pair went on to repair their relationship, while the Lakers won another two championships during Jackson's second stint with the franchise.

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Sumeet Paul