Phil Jackson's Milestones in Playing/Coaching Career

Phjl Jackson's Double Rings

Nov 1, 1970

Around his tenure with the New York Knicks in 1970 through 1973, Phil won two rings as a basketball player, as well as making the starting lineup.

Coaching the CBA

Dec 3, 1984

While in the CBA, Phil Jackson had won his first coaching championship leading the team of the Albany Patroons to their first CBA title in 1984.

The Three Peat Run of the Decade

Jan 1, 1991

Phil Jackson coached the bulls to three consecutive NBA finals victories on three occasions from 1991 to 1993, 1996 to 1998, and 2000-2002. This led to his record as being the only coach that won major competitions in North American sports.

Hat Tricks in Eastern Conference

Dec 7, 1991

Phil Jackson has won the eastern conference from the years 1991 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998.

Naming of the All-Star Game Coach

Jan 1, 1992

Phil Jackson first received this induction in 1992 and continued to obtain the award in the years of 1996, 2000, and 2009.

Coach of the Year Award

Jan 1, 1996

Phil Jackson won the NBA coach of the year during his time with the Chicago Bulls.

Western Conference Success

Dec 7, 2000

Just when his past success wasn't enough, Phil Jackson continued his hat-tricking run by dominating the western conference in the years of 2000 to 2002, and 2008 to 2010.