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Born in Deer Lodge MT
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Phil Jackson was drafted in the 2nd round to the New York Knicks
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He won his first NBA ring with the New York Knicks as a sixth man
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When Knicks stars were retiring, Jackson was put in the starting lineuo
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He retired from the NBA while playing two seasons with the Nets
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Won with the Albany Patroons.
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He was hired as an assitant for Doug Collins who coached the Bulls
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In 1989 he was moved up to the head coach for the Chicago Bulls
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He won his first championship in the NBA as a coach with the Bulls. Bulls then win two more for the following year.
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Wins coach of the year with 72 wins in the season.
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1996 to 1998 wins three cha,pionships with the Chicago Bulls. He has 6 rings with the Bulls.
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Becomes head coach of the Lakers due to managment of the Bulls. He wins 3 consecutive titles led by Shaq and Kobe.
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Back to back in 2008 and 2009 with Kobe Bryant as the finals MVP.
