"Michael cried" - Phil Jackson on Pippen's emotional message to Jordan that made him cry originally appeared on Basketball ...

Krause's decision led to the Bulls' "The Last Dance," a farewell run which Jackson felt could've been prevented from ...

"I see Phil as more of a manager" - Kobe and Kareem shared what made Phil Jackson a great coach originally appeared on ...

The real test of the Triangle Offense's effectiveness was when Michael Jordan retired from the NBA before the 1993-94 season.

"His legs were gone" - Phil Jackson on Michael Jordan's condition in Game 6 of 1998 Finals originally appeared on Basketball ...

Phil Jackson opened up about why the two championships he won with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol stand above the rest in his Hall ...

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Phil Jackson coached both Jordan and Kobe and explained why the latter, at 21, might've been even better than MJ at the same age.

He's probably a better player at 21 than Michael was at 21," he added. For Jackson, who had spent years watching Jordan turn the Chicago Bulls into a basketball empire, the resemblance was uncanny.

"He was willing and able to slip into what I asked him to do" - Phil Jackson on why Michael Jordan was easier to coach than Kobe Bryant originally appeared on Basketball Network.

"That was one of things when I brought Kobe in to meet Michael" - Phil Jackson on what he had Michael Jordan teach Kobe Bryant in their first sit down together originally appeared on Basketball ...

"Better is only about championships" - Phil Jackson argued LeBron James can't surpass Michael Jordan without matching his six championships originally appeared on Basketball Network. Michael ...