For a second time, Phil Jackson met with a former Laker at halftime during a game as Knicks president. This time, it was a sit-down with Lamar Odom during Wednesday’s Knicks-Nets game.
The troubled Odom, 34, is sitting out this season after being arrested over the summer on a DUI charge and spending some time in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. He played last season with the Clippers and met with them in November but never signed. He played five seasons for Jackson with the Lakers, winning two titles.
The Queens product also was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.
His agent is New York-based Jeff Schwartz, who also represents center Tyson Chandler.
Jackson has admitted to being on “a talent hunt’’ and could look at former players familiar with the triangle offense. Jackson met with Metta World Peace during halftime of the Knicks-Lakers game at Staples Center last week. The Post reported World Peace, who was released by the Knicks in February, has a lot of interest in a second stint in New York.
Jackson was seated in his seat at midcourt in the 10th row during the Knicks’ 90-89 loss to the Wizards Friday night, but won’t travel with the Knicks to Miami for Sunday’s game.
But Jackson is planning on staying in New York for awhile. The Knicks have four days off after the Miami game — a good chance for the Zen Master to attend practice and meet with the coaches.
Jackson may have spoken to Odom and World Peace more than he has to Woodson.
“We haven’t had any conversations, we had small talk here and there,’’ Woodson said. “My focus mainly has been on getting the team in the playoffs and when that time comes, it will happen.’’
Raymond Felton on whether he still feels the effects of his Wednesday fall vs. Brooklyn: “I’m sore, hurting but I have no time to sit out.’’
Felton had nine points and seven assists Friday night.
Carmelo Anthony, in a pregame ceremony in the Garden concourse, had his record 62-point night commemorated in the Garden 366 exhibit.
The Jan. 24 game took the place of Brian Leetch’s jersey-retirement ceremony held on the same date.
The Garden 366 exhibit memorializes a special MSG date for every day of the year.
One other change could soon take place if things go well — Phil Jackson’s March 18 introductory press conference. The current date is occupied by CCNY beating Bradley for the NIT title on March 18th, 1950.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, battling cancer, was in celebrity row with his daughters and received a warm ovation.