Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson

Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson is a retired American professional basketball coach and former player. Jackson is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association . His reputation was established as head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 through 1998; during his tenure, Chicago won six NBA titles. His next team, the Los Angeles Lakers, won five NBA titles from 2000 to 2010. In total, Jackson has won 11 NBA titles as a coach, surpassing the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He holds the record for the most championships in NBA...
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quick facts
Birthdate:September 17, 1945
Birthplace:Deer Lodge, Montana
Age:66
Height:6' 8"
All Positions Played:Forward-Center
Education:University of North Dakota
Religion:Buddhism
Also known as:Philip Douglas Jackson

Honors and awards for Phil Jackson

YearAward
1995 NBA Coach of the Year Award
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Season statistics for Phil Jackson

New Jersey Nets - 1979-80 NBA season
fg%: 0.63
3p%: 0
ft%: 0.7
fga: 46
3pa: 2
fta: 10
orb: 12
drb: 12
ftm: 7
3pm: 0
fgm: 29
stl: 5
reb: 24
blk: 4
pts: 65
pf: 35
ast: 12
to: 9
games: 16
avg reb: 1.5
avg blk: 0.3
avg pts: 4.1
avg pf: 2.2
avg ast: 0.8
avg to: 0.6
avg stl: 0.3
New Jersey Nets - 1978-79 NBA season
fg%: 0.475
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.819
fga: 303
3pa: 0
fta: 105
orb: 59
drb: 119
ftm: 86
3pm: 0
fgm: 144
stl: 45
reb: 178
blk: 22
pts: 374
pf: 168
ast: 85
to: 78
games: 59
avg reb: 3
avg blk: 0.4
avg pts: 6.3
avg pf: 2.8
avg ast: 1.4
avg to: 1.3
avg stl: 0.8
New York Knicks - 1977-78 NBA season
fg%: 0.478
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.768
fga: 115
3pa: 0
fta: 56
orb: 29
drb: 81
ftm: 43
3pm: 0
fgm: 55
stl: 31
reb: 110
blk: 15
pts: 153
pf: 106
ast: 46
to: 47
games: 63
avg reb: 1.7
avg blk: 0.2
avg pts: 2.4
avg pf: 1.7
avg ast: 0.7
avg to: 0.7
avg stl: 0.5

Movies with appearances by Phil Jackson

NBA Hardwood Classics: Greatest NBA Finals Moments
NBA Hardwood Classics: Greatest NBA Finals Moments
Release date:2006
Genre:Sports
1 Love
1 Love
Release date:2003
Directed by:Leon Gast
Genre:Sports
Rated:PG (USA)
Michael Jordan to the Max
Michael Jordan to the Max
Release date:2000
Directed by:Don Kempf, John D. Stern, James D. Stern
Genre:Sports
Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Finals 2000
Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Finals 2000
Release date:2000
Directed by:Jim Podhoretz
Genre:Sports

Education

University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Location:Grand Forks
Founded:1883
Colors:Green, Pink

The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students....
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Hometown of Phil Jackson

Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge, Montana
Population:788

Deer Lodge is a city in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 3,421 at the 2000 census. The city is perhaps best known as the home of the Montana State Prison, a major local employer. The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, and former state...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where did Phil Jackson go to school?
  • A:
    Phil Jackson studied at the University of North Dakota.
  • Q:
    Where was Phil Jackson born?
  • A:
    Phil Jackson was born in Deer Lodge.

Awards & Accolades

  • Basketball Hall of Fame
    2007
  • NBA All-Rookie Team
    1967-1968
  • NBA Coach of the Year
    1995-1996

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