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28 quotes by Phil Jackson

Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive, former coach and former player, currently serving as president of the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 until 1998, during which Chicago won six NBA championships. His next team, the...
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I think the most important thing about coaching is that you have to have a sense of confidence about what you're doing. You have to be a... →

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Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.

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

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My philosophy is that you don't motivate players with speeches; you have motivated players that you draft. That's where they come in, and... →

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Your problems never cease. They just change.

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The winter's a little bit daunting in Montana.

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

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Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and... →

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As much as we pump iron and we run to build our strength up, we need to build our mental strength up... so we can focus... so we can be in concert... →

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

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My father was a man who didn't consider himself learned. He was a man who liked to be a farmer. He enjoyed his dairy farm and felt the calling.... →

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Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

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When I was young, I was dedicated to become a minister - my brothers and I were formally brought in front of the congregation in a dedication... →

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