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NBA legend Phil Jackson explains why Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan in one key area
NBA legend Phil Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest head coaches in league history. He won 11 NBA championships ...
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"I met with him and he was like, 'I don't think there is anything left for me to do" - Phil Jackson's emotional conversation with Michael Jordan before he left to play bas…
Before stepping away from basketball in 1993, Michael Jordan sat down with Phil Jackson for a heartfelt conversation.
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"How many seventh games did Michael Jordan go through? It never happened" - Phil Jackson on why MJ isn't comparable to anybody
It has been more than two decades since Michael Jordan last stepped off the NBA hardwood. However, his legacy still casts a ...
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"I play more free, and I have a lot more confidence in myself" — How Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan instilled confidence in the young Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen’s potential was unlocked when the Chicago Bulls made a coaching change by bringing Phil Jackson ahead of the ...
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Former coach Tim Floyd revealed Jerry Krause believed an early reset could fast-track Bulls’ return to greatness: "He really believes that maybe taking a step back will allo…
Tim Floyd revealed Jerry Krause believed an early Bulls rebuild could speed up their return to championship contention after ...
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Phil Jackson on why teams today won't use the Triangle Offense: "People say the Triangle doesn't adhere to the 3-point shot, and that's not true"
At its heart stood Phil Jackson, a former player-turned-coach whose tactical mind married perfectly with the cerebral ...
"He's the only one that can control Dennis" - Michael Jordan on Phil Jackson and Dennis Rodman's relationship after the Bulls exit
One of the greatest sports dynasties ever, the Chicago Bulls, captured global attention with their reign over the NBA during the 90s. While Michael Jordan played the lead protagonist, the supporting ...
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"I haven't talked to Phil since my playing days" - Pippen on why he and Jackson have cut ties for over 20 years
Fueled by ambition, pride, and postseason stakes, that rivalry reached its apex in the 2000 Western Conference finals. Pippen ...
Phil Jackson on why Kobe ran the Triangle Offense better than Jordan: "He feasted on it and has always been a proponent of it."
When Phil Jackson arrived as the head coach for the Chicago Bulls in 1989, he brought with him a structured vision that would forever change the way basketball was played at the highest level. The ...