Tag: Phil Jackson
Blazers’ Tiago Splitter says he wants to stay, calls relationship with Tom Dundon ‘great’
Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter made one thing clear during Thursday’s exit interviews. Specifically, he'd like to keep the job.
“I’ve told you guys...
Phil Jackson offers alternative to Steve Kerr’s 3-point line idea
If getting rid of the three-point line feels extreme, legendary coach Phil Jackson has another idea.
And he’s apparently been pushing it for a while.
“15...
NBA history strongly favors teams that reach 40 wins before 20 losses
There are analytics models. There are betting markets. And then there’s Phil Jackson.
As Scott Phillips of The Athletic outlined, Jackson’s old “40 before 20”...
Charley Rosen, longtime Phil Jackson confidant and basketball author, dies at 84
Charley Rosen, the former coach, author and close friend of Phil Jackson, has died at the age of 84.
His family announced the news early...
Michael Jordan Still Haunted by Bulls’ Breakup After Sixth Title: ‘We Could’ve Won Seven’
Michael Jordan has six championships, six Finals MVPs and the enduring title of arguably the NBA’s greatest. But more than 25 years later, one...
Michael Jordan Privately Told Phil Jackson In 1992 That Scottie Pippen ‘Was The Best All-Around Player’ On The Bulls But He Never Said It...
Michael Jordan privately told Phil Jackson before the 1992-93 season that Scottie Pippen "was the best all-around player" on the Chicago Bulls.
However, Jordan never...
Phil Jackson Rips NBA For Easter Scheduling, Says League Keeps ‘Testing Faith’
Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson resurfaced on social media over the weekend -- and he didn’t hold back.
In a rare post on X,...
Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson after double-nickel game he didn’t want to have huge scoring nights for Bulls anymore: ‘You’ve got to tell the...
After his double-nickel game, NBA icon Michael Jordan told Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson that he didn't want to have huge scoring nights...
Michael Jordan Believes Phil Jackson Was ‘The Main Reason’ Bulls Were So Successful: ‘When We’re Playing Bad In Practice, He’ll Beat On A War...
NBA icon Michael Jordan believes Phil Jackson was "the main reason" the Chicago Bulls were so successful in the '90s.
The Bulls won six championships...
Cavs Will Become First Team To Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Heat
We all know the Cavaliers are going to the playoffs. They are also highly likely to do it as the Eastern Conference's top seed.
Still,...
Michael Jordan Never Got Fully Used To Playing In Phil Jackson’s Triangle Offense Despite Winning 6 Rings In It: ‘It’s A Difficult System’
NBA legend Michael Jordan never got fully used to playing in Phil Jackson's triangle offense despite winning six rings in it.
Jackson installed the triangle...
‘That Wouldn’t Be Like Him’: Michael Jordan Told Phil Jackson In 1992 Scottie Pippen ‘Was The Best All-Around Player’ On Bulls But Never Said...
NBA icon Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson before the 1992-93 season that Scottie Pippen "was the best all-around player" on the Chicago Bulls.
However, Jordan...
Michael Jordan Wanted Bulls To Fire Jerry Krause And Make Phil Jackson GM And Coach: ‘It’s Tough Working For An Organization That Doesn’t Show...
NBA icon Michael Jordan wanted the Chicago Bulls to fire Jerry Krause and make Phil Jackson the GM and head coach.
Jordan hated working for...
Michael Jordan Told Phil Jackson After His Double-Nickel Game He Didn’t Want To Have Big Scoring Nights Anymore: ‘You’ve Got To Tell The Players...
After his double-nickel game, NBA icon Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson that he didn't want to have big scoring nights anymore.
Jordan scored 55 points...
