-
-
-
Phil Jackson was drafted in the second round by the New York Knicks
-
He first Coached in lower-level professional leagues. Starting with
Puerto Rico's National Superior Basketball, leading the Albany Patroons to their first CBA title in 1984. -
In Puerto Rico, he coached the Piratas de Quebradillas (1984 and 1987)
-
Jackson was hired as assistant coach, under Doug Collins, for the Bulls.
-
Over 9 seasons, Jackson coached the Bulls to 6 championships in impressive fashion, twice winning three straight championships over separate three year periods.
-
after taking a year off, he decided to give it another chance with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999.
-
Jackson would lead the Lakers to two additional titles in 2001 and 2002, against the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets,
-
-
In January, Jackson won his 900th game and at $10,000,000 a year, he is the highest paid coach in NBA history.
-
Phil Jackson final year of coaching the Lakers. They Won the Championship.