Phil Jackson
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Biography
Biography
Beloved coach Phil Jackson brought his motivating charisma out of the locker room and into the world of entertainment. In 1967, he launched his NBA career with the New York Knicks. In 1978, he played for the New Jersey Nets. In 1984, he won his first coaching championship with the lower-level league Albany Patroons. In 1970, he won first NBA championship as a player with New York Knicks. In 1999, he took a coaching job with the Los Angeles Lakers. In 1996, he was named NBA Coach of the Year. In 2007, he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. In 2012, he appeared in the documentary "Four Square Miles to Glory" . In 1999, he appeared in the documentary "Michael Jordan: His Airness." He also appeared in the TV movie "Unconquered" (CBS, 1988-89). He had a part on the television special "BET's Voices Against Violence Special" (BET, 1994-95). Jackson launched his entertainment career by acting in films like "The Music Box Kid" (1960). He also appeared in the TV special "John Wooden: Values, Victory and Peace of Mind" (PBS, 2000-01). During these years, he also worked in film, earning a part in the biopic "Michael Jordan to the Max" (2000) with Michael Jordan. Jackson most recently acted on "Kroll Show" (Comedy Central, 2012-15).
Life Events
1967
Launched his NBA career with the New York Knicks
1970
Won first NBA championship as a player with New York Knicks
1978
Played for the New Jersey Nets
1980
Retired from playing basketball
1984
Won his first coaching championship with the lower-level league Albany Patroons
1987
Hired as assistant coach under Doug Collins for Chicago Bulls
1989
Served as the Chicago Bulls head coach
1991
Coached the Bulls to the team's first championship "three-peat"
1996
Again coached Bulls in three back-to-back championships
1996
Was named NBA Coach of the Year
1999
Took a coaching job with the Los Angeles Lakers
1999
Appeared in the documentary "Michael Jordan: His Airness"
2000
Coached the Lakers into their own championship "three-peat"
2004
Co-authored "The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul" with Michael Arkush
2007
Was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame
2009
Coached the Lakers in back-to-back championships
2012
Appeared in the documentary "Four Square Miles to Glory"
