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Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association. Jackson is a 13-time NBA champion, having won two as a player
Jackson with the Chicago Bulls in 1997
Jackson battling Celtics' Don Nelson for rebound at Boston Garden in 1972
Michael Jordan and Jackson in 1997
Jackson (right) in 2008, standing next to Lakers assistant coach Frank Hamblen (left)
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The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.
Phil Jackson
…playing thirteen seasons in the league, he began coaching in minor basketball leagues for five years before he was hired as the assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls in 1987. Jackson was later promoted to head coach of the Bulls in 1989, and he helped the team win six championships (1991–1993, 1996–1998). In 1999…
The 1969–70 Chicago Bulls
Artis Gilmore in 1977
Michael Jordan was drafted third overall by the Bulls in 1984. He won six championships and six Finals MVPs for Chicago.
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