Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson
Philip Douglas "Phil" Jacksonis an American professional basketball executive, former coach and former player, currently serving as president of the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 until 1998, during which Chicago won six NBA championships. His next team, the Los Angeles Lakers, won five championships from 2000 until 2010. In total, Jackson has won 11 NBA titles as a coach, surpassing the previous record of nine set...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth17 September 1945
CityDeer Lodge, MT
CountryUnited States of America
They almost made me get up and walk out of the building in the third quarter. They got it righted and played good defense to get back in the game. I knew that Kobe would find a way out there to help us win.
We couldn't stop their second chance points down the stretch. I thought we had a good shot at winning the game. It was well fought.
We couldn't overcome a tough shooting game for Kobe. They threw an extra man at him, and we didn't make good adjustments. Offensively, I don't think we grasped the concepts of what we are trying to do here.
We have a lot of players at that position and, obviously, we've got to make cuts soon. Our desire is to find a place for him and a good opportunity for him and Charlotte was a team that really and truly did want him.
I was on them a little bit after the game because they were dumping the ball in his lap when he wasn't hot. But I thought they did a good job of milking the clock.
I still think we have a good chance, ... I still feel that we're the odds-on favorite to be the team of destiny.
When you get off to a lead like that they usually catch up. Today we kept them at bay. It's good to be back in the playoffs.
With our team, we're still learning what's a good enough lead. We didn't use the clock wisely and they made some big plays.
We were flat tonight. We are still not quite good enough to stay with a team like that.
We obviously need his defense at some level. It's good to have him back in the offense, but we weren't smooth with him in there offensively, though.
It was a good gesture. It was a peaceful resolution for our fans and L.A.
It was a good practice session, but then we started tailing-off, just as most players do during exhibition games and we started shooting more instead of executing.
Von has a lot of game. He is an aggressive player, but sometimes it is good to have a wild horse out there who can push guys and challenge people.
They really crowded Shaq well and did not give him a good look in the lane. He struggled to find a position in the lane all night.