Phil Jackson

Biography

Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five NBA championships under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He also holds the NBA record for the most combined championships, winning a total of 13 as a player and a coach.

Known For

The Last Dance

as Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989-98

The Last Dance

as Himself

Stag Night

as Train Driver

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

as Self

The Celebrity Apprentice

Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jordan to the Max

as Self

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

as Self- Head Coach

Shaq

as Self