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Phil Jackson, born on September 17, 1945, is a renowned basketball coach. He achieved remarkable success in his NBA coaching career, leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple NBA championships.

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Famous Phil Jackson Quotes

“Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball.”

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“Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and offensive rebound.”

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“In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.”

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“I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.”

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Book:The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul

Source: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul

“Despite their tremendous talent, (NBA players) are still, by and large, young adults, seeking validation from an authority figure, and there is no greater authority figure on a team than the coach. Needless to say, in today's warped, self-indulgent climate, too many players couldn't care less about appeasing the coach.”

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“You can't force your will on people. If you want them to act differently, you need to inspire them to change themselves”

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Book:Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

Source: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

“The greatness of Michael Jordan is his competitive drive. The weakness of Michael Jordan is his competitive drive”

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“It takes a number of critical factors to win an NBA championship, including the right mix of talent, creativity, intelligence, toughness, and of course, luck. But if a team doesn’t have the most essential ingredient - love - none of those other factors matter.”

Source: Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

About the Author

Born: September 17, 1945
Known for: Basketball Coach
Quotes: 98

Books & Sources

Eleven Rings: The Soul of SuccessRelated source material

The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its SoulRelated source material

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