Phil Jackson
Inducted:
2007
Stats
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Born
September 17, 1945
Deer Lodge, Montana, U.S.
Position:
Power forward (as player)
Coach
College:
North Dakota (1964–1967)
Phil Jackson, widely known as the "Zen Master," is the most decorated coach in NBA history. Jackson’s coaching philosophy was a unique blend of Eastern philosophy, Native American spiritualism, and a strictly disciplined tactical system known as the Triangle Offense. He mastered the art of managing the league's biggest egos, transforming legendary talents like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant into selfless championship units.
Known for his defensive hustle and intelligence, he was a key role player on the Knicks' 1973 championship team (missing the 1970 title run due to injury). Between his playing days and his historic stints with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson won a total of 13 NBA rings. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Jackson's Awards and Honors
- Coached two separate NBA dynasties
- Highest postseason win percentage among elite coaches
- CBA Champion & Coach of the Year (1984/1985)
- Fastest Coach to reach 900 and 1,000 wins
NBA Records
- 11x NBA Champion Head Coach (Record)
- 2x NBA Champion Player (1970, 1973)
- NBA Coach of the Year (1996)
- Top 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968)
NBA Team
New Jersey Nets (1978–1981)
Chicago Bulls (1987–1998)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2004,2005–2011)
NBA Draft:
1967: 2nd round, 17th overall pick
New York Knicks
Number Worn:
18, 17
NBA Stats
Head coaching seasons:
1989–2011
NBA Finals appearances:
13
Total NBA Championships:
13 (11 Coach, 2 Player)
Coaching Wins (Regular Season):
1,155–485 (.704)
Playoff Winning Percentage:
.688 (NBA Record)
NBA Coach of the Year:
1996
All-Star Game Head Coach:
4 Times