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Former professional basketball player Phil Jackson is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
He is the most win coach in the NBA (with 10 championships) surpassing Red Auerbach (who has 9 championships with the Boston Celtics).
Phil Jackson won his first six with the Chicago Bulls during Michael Jordan era, three with the Los Angeles Lakers during Shaq and Kobe era and recently another one with again Los Angeles Lakers post Shaq era.
During the practice on Tuesday October 6, Jackson suggesting that Lamar Odom' would likely to continue to come off the bench with Andrew Bynum starting. This is the similar lineup he had during last L.A.'s championship run. Lakers.com: Lakers Practice Report: 10/06/09
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Fast Facts:
- Born: September 17, 1945
- Birthplace: Deer Lodge, Montana
- Height: 6'8"
- Weight: 215 lbs
- 17th pick in the 1967 NBA draft
- 1996: NBA Coach of the Year
- Elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007
- Ten NBA Championships as coach
- 1973 NBA Championship with Knicks as player
- Win: 1042 | Loss: 436 (as of November 1, 2009)[1]
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Retirement
On January 23, 2009, Phil Jackson revealed during an interview with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for ESPN, that after his contract expires with the Lakers following the 2009-2010 season, he will likely retire from coaching. -
Brief Bio
During his playing career in the National Basketball Association, he played for the New York Knicks. After his playing career, he became a bench coach, then eventually the head coach for the Chicago Bulls. After six championships in Chicago, Jackson guided the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA championships. Jackson is noted for effectively guiding superstars such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. He is also recognized for his effective use of the Triangle Offense created by long time collaborator Tex Winter.NBA.com: Phil Jackson -
Early Life
Phillip Douglas Jackson was born in Deer Lodge, Montana, on September 17, 1945. He attended college at the University of North Dakota.NBA.com: Phil Jackson -
Pro Career
He was selected with the 17th Pick in the 1967 draft by the New York Knicks. He was elected to the All-Rookie Team in 1968 and established himself as an excellent defensive role player for the team. He helped to lead the Knicks to an NBA Championship in 1973. He eventually retired in 1980.NBA.com: Phil Jackson -
Coaching Career
Jackson's coaching career started humbly in the Continental Basketball Association, he was able to lead the Albany Patroons to a CBA title. In 1987, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls, then later hired as head coach in 1989. He led the Bulls with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to six NBA Championships. He briefly retired in 1998 only to return to coaching for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000. He led the Lakers with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant to three straight NBA Championships.NBA.com: Phil Jackson. During 2008-2009 season, Phil Jackson led the Lakers to the NBA Finals for two consecutive years. In 2009, the Lakers won their 15th NBA Championship while Phil receives his tenth rings. -
Phil Jackson Timeline
- September 17, 1945: Born
- 1970: Debuts with New York Knicks
- 1972: NBA Champions
- 1980: Retires from New York Knicks
- 1989: Head Coach Chicago Bulls
- 1991: NBA Championship
- 1992: NBA Championship
- 1993: NBA Championship
- 1996: NBA Championship, NBA Coach of the Year
- 1997: NBA Championship
- 1998: NBA Championship
- 2000: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2001: NBA Championship
- 2002: NBA Championship
- 2009: NBA Championship
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By Elliott Teaford Staff Writer Coach Phil Jackson revealed that DJ Mbenga, the Lakers' third 7-footer, has been suffering from a lingering abdominal injury ...Whittier Daily News (November 08, 2009) -
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With a depleted lineup, Coach Phil Jackson calls the reserve big man the team's most reliable player off the bench and his efforts showed again in a victory ...Los Angeles Times (November 07, 2009)
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