Get to know more about Phil Jackson, the winningest coach in NBA history and the only coach to capture 3 straight titles thrice.
COACHING REINS. Under the tutelage of Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan and the Bulls transformed into one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBA PhotosJackson won 11 titles in 20 seasons as a head coach in the NBA and guided some of the biggest stars in league history, among them Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal.Everywhere Jackson went, success followed.
Jackson spent two seasons as assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls, and in 1989, replaced Doug Collins as head coach. In fact, Jackson is the winningest coach in NBA history with 11 championships – two more than Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach – and the only coach to capture 3 straight crowns thrice.
From the Bulls to the Lakers, the"Zen Master" was also known for lighting up an incense that contained sage, which his former players – among them O'Neal – suspected as cannabis. In his first season as head coach of the Lakers, Jackson guided Bryant, O'Neal, and their supporting cast to a championship, the first of 3 consecutive crowns.
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