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...made the announcement on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in a news release. tool goes here LOS ANGELES -- Lakers coach Phil Jackson will return next season, putting off retirement for at least another year to chase his 12th NBA championship. Jackson made the...
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The News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/01/561297/phil-jackson-will-coach-lakers.html
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The Los Angeles Lakers head into free agency without a definitive answer from Coach Phil Jackson on his future. With the Cleveland Cavaliers interested in Laker Assistant Brian Shaw, can General Manager Mitch Kupchak fill out a roster if the team no
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Hoopsworld
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?STORY_ID=16663
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...like Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, the real star, and in my opinion the one person responsible for the win, was their coach, Phil Jackson. Phil Jackson is widely considered to be one of the greatest coaches in professional sports, definitely in the history of...
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The St. George Spectrum
http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20100629/DVTONLINE05/100629011/1052/rss09
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Phil Jackson is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the league, and in the league's history. His winning pedigree certainly speaks for itself and is a testament to that notion. Jackson has been a coach for nineteen seasons, and during those
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/412598-is-phil-jackson-actually-the-best-coach-in-nba-history
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Mike Trudelli, reporter for the L.A. Lakers’ official website Lakers.com, today recorded comments from Phil Jackson about his status as head coach of the Lakers.
“I’m leaning towards retiring but I haven’t made up my mind yet.
“Some of it is about
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Sports By Brooks
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/phil-jackson-today-im-leaning-towards-retiring-28586
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...biggest question heading into this offseason for the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers is the status of Phil Jackson. The Zen Master, who now owns 11 rings, is contemplating retirement, largely due to health concerns. As the clock ticked down on the 83–79 win,...
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SLAM Online
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2010/06/phil-jacksons-daughter-i-think-hes-done-now/
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...Jackson has been typically cryptic about his plans next year. This is the fifth year of his second tour of duty with the Lakers, and he left after five years on the job after the 2004 season. Jackson has trouble getting around physically, and Lakers management...
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The Orange County Register
http://www.ocregister.com/sports/lakers-254320-jackson-phil.html
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...more victories in the NBA Finals wouldn't merely bring Phil Jackson his record 11th championship ring as a coach. A second consecutive title for the Los Angeles Lakers would trigger a $2 million performance bonus in Jackson's contract, according to NBA coaching...
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OH NO THEY DIDN'T
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/47926496.html
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...doesn't place inductees in team caps like its baseball counterpart or else officials would have had a doozy of a debate when Phil Jackson entered in 2007. Three years later, the numbers paint the picture: Nine seasons, 545 regular-season victories, six NBA...
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Chicago Tribune
http://feeds.chicagotribune.com/~r/chicagotribune/sports/~3/oChIgYqjZoE/ct-spt-0613-bulls-lakers-phil-jackson20100612,0,846286.story
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PHOENIX (CBS) ―
Despite some rumors earlier this week, Phil Jackson says in no uncertain terms that he will not be coming back to coach the Bulls again.
The Los Angeles Lakers coach has his hands full with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Western
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CBS2 Chicago
http://cbs2chicago.com/sports/phil.jackson.bulls.2.1715760.html
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...remember, Phil Jackson returned to the Lakers despite a little bit of bad blood with Kobe. Imagine what this would mean for Phil Jackson. He would be remembered as the coach of the three most idolized NBA stars of all time— Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and...
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/394845-lebron-james-and-phil-jackson-to-chicago
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In late 2009, Phil Jackson intimated to the media that money may be a major factor if he’s to return as Lakers coach next season. Before the Lakers played the Nets on December 19, Jackson said:
“A lot of it has to do with the direction the league is
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Sports By Brooks
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/report-phil-jackson-asked-to-take-60-pay-cut-28382
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The loss Monday night left Phil Jackson still one victory short of taking over from Pat Riley as the Lakers’ all-time coaching leader.
Jackson’s next chance at his 534’s Lakers victory comes Wednesday night against visiting Charlotte.
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The Orange County Register
http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/02/01/phil-jackson-doesnt-want-lakers-to-breathe-yet/29675/
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...Jackson left town yesterday with 1,078 career wins and 10 NBA championships from the bench. And among the many reasons to miss Red Auerbach is that he most certainly would have had something interesting to say about that. Auerbach finished with 938 wins and...
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Boston Herald
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bostonherald/~3/uekaJubY0KU/view.bg
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...— Phil Jackson often will wear black sneakers in lieu of dress shoes with his suits on game nights. Or he’ll clomp around in open-toed sandals at practice. He appreciates foot comfort — but isn’t sure Ron Artest does. Artest is suffering from plantar fasciitis...
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The Orange County Register
http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/01/24/phil-jackson-criticizes-peak-and-puma-brand-sneakers/29071/
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...from Cleveland - There was a reason Phil Jackson could be seen balancing a large stack of books earlier this week at a Los Angeles bookstore. The Lakers coach bought books for each of his players and distributed them before their eight-game trip, part of an...
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Los Angeles Times
http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/~3/IKQEvrnzrO8/la-sp-lakers-fyi22-2010jan22,0,6969837.story
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...sitting out the entire fourth quarter in three close games -- Golden State, Sacramento and the Clippers. But Lakers Coach Phil Jackson isn't close to making a lineup change, preferring to stick with the 35-year-old instead of handing over the job to one of...
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Los Angeles Times
http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/sports/~3/ur42zprXKDU/la-sp-lakers-fyi9-2010jan09,0,7617077.story
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By using any of the readers on this page, you can quickly choose between and access any of numerous Quest reports, right here and right now. Please note that if you read reports in the readers, you will have to use the vertical scroll on the side of
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Sports Blogs
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at Staples Center.
about, 'Oh, they want a seventh game (in the Finals),' kind of idea. It takes that out of the equation. ... There's a lot of agencies that do that for various functions in government, an ombudsman, someone who can do something from
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Daily Breeze
http://www.dailynews.com/ci_13683088?source=rss
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Repeating as champions is never easy – that is unless you're Coach Phil Jackson who has never not repeated after winning a title. Jackson has a trio of three-peat under his belt and hopes to continue that trend this season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Hoopsworld
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=13917
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Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson spoke to local media for about 30 minutes on Friday, two days before Lamar Odom's wedding and four prior to Media Day.
For the record, Jackson plans to attend Odom's nuptials to socialite and reality TV
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Hoopsworld
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?STORY_ID=13895
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Before Lakers Coach Phil Jackson talked about his contract situation, or about the Lakers trying to repeat as NBA champions, or about the distractions that are sure to come, or about recently acquired Ron Artest, Jackson zinged Lamar Odom.
Less than a
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Los Angeles Times
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http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/sports/basketball/nba/~3/pjBlhryfmAg/la-sp-lakers-phil-jackson26-2009sep26,0,5438389.story
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Phil Jackson has officially gone corporate. We can't say we blame him for doing so. The Lakers coach and "zen master" as he has been hailed by the media has every right to make whatever money he wants to. This fact is worth reporting because Jackson is
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2165027/has_la_lakers_coach_phil_jackson_gone.html
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...magazine. Although the fact that he was a life long subscriber to Playboy magazine kind of put him in an awkward position. Phil Jackson on the other hand was not going to overrule his girlfriend. The fact that Jeanie Buss is also one of his bosses may have...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2165027/has_la_lakers_coach_phil_jackson_gone.html
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Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty ImagesThe heir to Phil Jackson's throne in L.A. might be sitting somewhere in the picture above. Or not.
Just about the only hole in Phil Jackson's unparalleled NBA coaching résumé is that he has not spun off successful assistant
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ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Jackson-090818
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Jackson, the coach known for sitting stoically on the sidelines regardless of how his team is doing, has teamed up with Adidas for a new shoe. The Phil Jackson Artillery shoe is a high-top that comes in two color schemes — Lakers purple and yellow, or
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NBC New York
http://feeds.nbcnewyork.com/click.phdo?i=7d76bee1ed0563f62714185ea8a591e4
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Hmmm… the greatest, does that imply victories to losses, or doing the most with the talent you are handed? Perhaps we can even look at the most commited to the organization.
Malone was great, brilliant… but I have to go with Sam due to his commitment
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Sports Blogs
http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1990107&src=rss
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...and/or role player. His playbook is a masterpiece and offense such as the triangle could never be ran better than the way Phil Jackson has ran it with his teams. They are so many relevant reasons Phil Jackson is the greatest basketball coach of all time, but...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1931108/phil_jackson_the_best_basketball_coach.html
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The best basketball coach ever is Phil Jackson. Phil Jackson is a very savvy basketball coach, and knows how to construct a dominant basketball team. Phil also excels at finding players that are cohesive with each other. From the Chicago Bulls to the
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1931108/phil_jackson_the_best_basketball_coach.html
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...to solely focus in on Jordan but had to play the Bulls as a team. That in itself is a tribute to Jackson. While Doug Collins did a decent job at coaching the team during his tenure, it was Phil Jackson that helped elevate the team to championship level. ...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1892716/phil_jackson_greatest_nba_coach_of.html
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.
The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site Friday he got
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The New York Times
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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/07/04/sports/AP-BKN-Lakers-Jackson-Returning.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
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A day after the Lakers agreed to a deal with free agent Ron Artest, the NBA champs announced that Phil Jackson will be back to coach the team and pursue his 11th NBA title.
"After consulting with Lakers team internist Dr. John Moe, I feel confident
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New York Daily News
http://feeds.nydailynews.com/~r/nydnrss/sports/~3/CnS2uW0vNXI/2009-07-04_lakers_coach_phil_jackson_says_hell_be_back_next_season_.html
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Years ago, this would have constituted franchise suicide. Years ago, when Ron Artest was attacking fans and and facing spousal-abuse charges and firing obscene gestures and qualifying as the NBA's scariest menace to society, you wouldn't wish him upon
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AOL Sports
http://jay-mariotti.fanhouse.com/2009/07/03/artest-project-will-keep-lakers-on-top/
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(AP)
Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
Jackson announced his decision Friday on the team's Web site. He said he consulted the team doctor about his health before deciding. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in
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CBS News
http://feeds.cbsnews.com/~r/CBSNewsPCAnswer/~3/8AIZTDPUtt8/main5132028.shtml
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...the game is sit on his ass. Yes, Kobe seems to be taking over most of the coaching duties on the bench lately, but Phil Jackson's job is no easy task and can be extremely draining for an ex-athlete who's body just doesn't agree with him anymore. Is it time...
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Sports Blogs
http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936026&src=rss
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I think we all know that Phil Jackson will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff next season regardless of what he has said and the fact that no decision has officially been made, but as of today, the same day that Ron Artest is
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Sports Blogs
http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936026&src=rss
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I think we all know that Phil Jackson will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff next season regardless of what he has said and the fact that no decision has officially been made, but as of today, the same day that Ron Artest is
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LAKERS4LIFE
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Lakers4life/~3/JHqfxs5WZ0w/phil-jackson-return-to-lakers-999.html
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...first year. In the off-season, Krause drafted B.J. Armstrong and Stacey King. Although many moves were made, first year coach Phil Jackson could not get the Bulls past their perennial rival, the Detroit Pistons, in the Eastern Conference Finals. '90-'91 was...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1852563/phil_jackson_the_best_head_coach_ever.html
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...permitting, Phil Jackson will be back on the Laker bench next season, as L.A. begins its title defense. The Zen Master may just not be there all the time. Phil told a radio station that he might skip some road games in the ‘10 season, and have his trustee...
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SLAM Online
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2009/06/phil-jackson-looking-for-part-time-work/
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...night when his telephone began ringing constantly, all wanting to know his feelings about the comments from Lakers Coach Phil Jackson. Rambis, after picking up dinner, said he had been aware that Jackson is open to the idea of having Rambis coach some road...
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Los Angeles Times
http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/sports/~3/3Q4ZPHG04X0/la-spw-lakers-rambis24-2009jun24,0,6854932.story
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said in a radio interview Tuesday that he will make a firm decision about returning to the bench next season by "early July" and that he will also explore the possibility of letting Lakers assistant coach Kurt
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ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4282054
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Lakers coach Phil Jackson talks to the crowd at the Coliseum during the Lakers' victory celebration on Wednesday.
Lakers coach Phil Jackson talks to the crowd at the Coliseum during the Lakers' victory celebration on Wednesday.
The 10-time NBA champion
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Los Angeles Times
http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/~3/T5C9R--khxU/la-spw-lakers-phil-jackson20-2009jun20,0,550587.story
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When Phil Jackson took the stage for the trophy presentation after winning Game 5, he was sporting a gold cap with a large, purple Roman numeral X, a custom-made gift from his agents commemorating Jackson's six titles with the Bulls and four with the
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AOL Sports
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/06/18/buy-phil-jacksons-x-hat-support-charity/
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...Fund, thanked Jackson in a press release on Wednesday. "The American Indian College Fund is honored to have been selected by Phil Jackson to benefit from the sale of the Phil Jackson X Hat. Phil Jackson's spirit and winning ways are intertwined with the spirit...
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AOL Sports
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/06/18/buy-phil-jacksons-x-hat-support-charity/
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...Bryant, aging gentleman Derek Fisher and the rest of the Lakers, none will savor this championship more thoroughly than Phil Jackson. As the NBA championship celebration rolled through Los Angeles on Wednesday, Bryant was the man of the moment and Fisher the...
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The San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_12625670?source=rss
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DENVER, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- When Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson won his tenth NBA championship this season, his friends and agents, the father-son team of Todd and Brian Musburger, created a special hat to surprise him. The yellow cap is
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PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/06-17-2009/0005046088&EDATE=
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With the Lakers winning their 15th championship in franchise history, coach Phil Jackson won his 10th career title setting not only NBA records for most titles by a coach, but in any sport. Jackson passed the late Red Auerbach, who won nine titles with
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200772-phil-jackson-the-greatest-coach-ever
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...the Lakers winning their 15th championship in franchise history, coach Phil Jackson won his 10th career title setting not only NBA records for most titles by a coach, but in any sport. Jackson passed the late Red Auerbach, who won nine titles with the Celtics...
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200772-phil-jackson-the-greatest-coach-ever
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Sunday night, Phil Jackson won his 10th NBA Championship in his coaching career. The win placed him ahead of Red Auerbach and in first place on the all-time NBA Championships list.
Most fans have overlooked the Zen Master and given Kobe Bryant a
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200661-phil-jackson-good-or-lucky
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I really want to hear from Bruins who had the good fortune to watch Coach John Wooden’s team regarding a thought that has been going through my head for last few weeks. The question is even more relevant now that IMHO Coach Phil Jackson has established
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Bruins Nation :: A UCLA Bruins weblog
http://www.bruinsnation.com/2009/6/16/911606/a-phil-jackson-question-for-bners
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