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"Yes, I would say Michael is a friend" - Phil Jackson reveals why he considers Michael Jordan his friend
Phil Jackson coached Michael Jordan for nine consecutive seasons in Chicago. Inevitably, they learned how to better ...
The Spun on MSN14h
Phil Jackson Causes Stir With His Political Post
Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson hasn't been heard from much since leaving the game. Jackson, 79, spends most of his time in Montana. He is one of the greatest head coaches in NBA history, leading the ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"The Triangle won't work without a Michael Jordan or a Kobe Bryant" - Michael Jordan on the effectiveness of the triangle offense
Jackson, alongside assistant coach Tex Winter, brought the triangle offense into the fold as a way to distribute touches, ...
Basketball Network on MSN13d
"They dealt him a hole card that was a joker" - Phil Jackson on Wizards' controversial firing of Michael Jordan as executive
"I don't have any inside information as to what went on, but from the outside, it looks like they dealt him a hole card that ...
Basketball Network on MSN7d
"He’s not going to go by the book" - Phil Jackson on how young Kobe Bryant's unpredictability was an advantage
"Because he's not going to go by the book, so sometimes the unpredictability can work to our advantage." Related: Kobe Bryant ...
The Mirror US on MSN3d
Phil Jackson questions NBA's scheduling as league accused of 'testing faith'
Former NBA head coach Phil Jackson made a religious-based argument against the league having games on both Christmas and ...
FirstSportz on MSN3d
Michael Jordan’s coach questions NBA for testing faith of Christians with playoff games
NBA playoffs started on April 19th, with the several teams heading into battle in game 1 of their The post Michael Jordan’s coach questions NBA for testing faith of Christians with playoff games ...
Basketball Network on MSN10d
"I don't think Rodman can settle for being a sixth man" - When Michael Jordan lobbied Phil Jackson to bring back Dennis Rodman as a starter in 1998
Michael Jordan believed Dennis Rodman was best as a starter in 1998, allowing him to dominate the boards and get into rhythm.