Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player, coach, and executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Deer Lodge, Montana, U.S. |
Latest News about Phil Jackson
21/04/2025
Phil Jackson posted on X criticizing the NBA for scheduling games on Easter and Christmas, calling those dates sacred. The post drew attention because it marked a rare public comment from him after a long period of low-profile activity. It also circulated alongside discussion of a related climate protest video he shared that week.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Philip Douglas Jackson |
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| Known As | Phil Jackson |
| Notable For | Record 11 NBA championships as a head coach and 13 total NBA championships as player and coach |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of North Dakota |
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Career
| Playing Career | NBA player for the New York Knicks and other teams; won 2 NBA championships as a player |
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| Coaching Career | Head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers; won 11 NBA championships as a coach |
| Executive Career | Served as president of the New York Knicks |
Style Quotient
| Nickname | Zen Master |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/PhilJackson11 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won two NBA championships as a player and eleven as a head coach. | |
| 2. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. | |
| 3. Known for using the triangle offense and a coaching style influenced by Eastern philosophy and Native American mysticism. |