Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is a former American professional basketball player and the current coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1][2] 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 a record set by Red Auerbach. He is the winner of the most championships in NBA history as a player and a head coach, breaking the tie between him and Bill Russell after the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2009 NBA Finals over the Orlando Magic four games to one. Jackson won two rings as a player with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973.
Personal information
| Date of birth | September 17, 1945 (1945-09-17) (age 65) |
| Place of birth | Deer Lodge, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Williston HS, Williston, North Dakota |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information
| NBA Draft | 1967 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17Selected by the New York Knicks |
| Pro career | 1967–1980 |
| League | NBA |
Career highlights and awards
| 2× NBA Champion (1970, 1973) |
| NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1968) |
| # NBA Coach of the Year (1996) |
| 4× NBA All-Star Game Coach (1992, 1996, 2000, 2009) |
| Top 10 Coaches in NBA History |
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