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"I don't give a damn if I'm here or not" - These words from Dennis Rodman convinced Phil Jackson he was the right fit for the Bulls
"I don't give a damn if I'm here or not," Rodman said, and that was just enough for Phil to officially announce his decision ...
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"He pushed me to limits I didn't think I could reach" - For Michael Jordan, the best coach he ever had in Chicago wasn't Phil Jackson
Interestingly, Jordan didn't bestow the "best coach" tag to Jackson. That title belonged to Kevin Loughery, Chicago Bulls ...
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Michael Jordan's former Chicago Bulls teammate says current NBA star is 'more gifted' than the GOAT
He may have shared the court with Michael Jordan but former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr believes a current NBA star is ...
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Phil Jackson reveals that MJ once confided in him his belief that Rodman deserved a lot of credit for the second 'three-peat'
MJ once revealed he believed Rodman deserved more credit for his role in the Bulls’ second ‘three-peat.’ However, Phil Jackson - the architect and coach of those vaunted Bulls squad - once ...
Michael Jordan was given six times his salary to join Bulls rival but he turned big money down because of one thing
Michael Jordan built a legendary NBA legacy but his career could have been wildly different. The Chicago Bulls legend nearly left the franchise in 1996 but one crucial thing held the six-time NBA ...
Jordan's Passing Advantage: The Duel in the Paint and Offense
This strategic shift had tangible results; the Lakers' scoring in the paint was reduced by 22 points, showcasing the effectiveness of the Bulls' new approach. Jackson's mastery wasn’t limited to ...
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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 ... That was in 1995-96 when the Bulls went 72-10. Jackson made the Hall of Fame as a coach in 2007.
Dawn of the Warriors’ dynasty: How Steve Kerr built a new culture
Kerr leaned on his longtime friend and former Arizona teammate Bruce Fraser for a confidant and sounding board. Some of his ...
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"He did it for the money" - Legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach once claimed Phil Jackson's return to coaching was fueled by desire for large payday
Phil Jackson is considered one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. He also holds the record for most championships won by a coach with 11 titles. But before breaking the record in 2008 with ...