Phil Jackson Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.

Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.

I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.

If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball.

Love is the force that ignites the spirit and binds teams together.

Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

Trivia

He won a CBA (Continental Basketball Association) Championship as coach of the Albany (NY) Patroons in 1984.

Has written a book called "The Last Season: A Team In Search of Its Soul".

He proved he could adapt to the presence of a dominating center, winning with the Lakers and Shaquille O'Neal.

He went to college in North Dakota.

Jackson owns a career coaching record of 832-316, his .725 winning percentage being by far the best in NBA annals.

He has won nine NBA titles, tying Red Auerbach for the most all-time.

He hasn't lost a first round playoff game in 15 years.