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Phil Jackson

Sep 17, 1945 (79 years old) in Williston, North Dakota, USA

Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five NBA championships under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He also holds the NBA record for the most combined championships, winning a total of 13 as a player and a coach.

Known For

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Basketball: A Love Story
Self
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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Self- Head Coach
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The Last Dance
Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989-98
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Shaq
Self
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Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey
Self
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Stand
Self (archive footage)
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Rodman: For Better or Worse
Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989-98
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Stag Night
Train Driver
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Michael Jordan to the Max
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1999-2000 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
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