2004 Finals Media Availability

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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 7: Head Coach Phil Jackson and Karl Malone of the Los Angeles Lakers discuss the game plan for game 2 during media availability on a practice day before Game two of the NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 7, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

2004 NBA Finals - Game 4: Lakers v Pistons

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AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 13: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers cheers on from the sidelines against the Detroit Pistons during Game four of the 2004 NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills on June 13, 2004 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

2004 NBA Finals Press Conf. - Phil Jackson

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AUBURN HILLS - JUNE 15: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers and his children attend a postgame press conference after Game Five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The Australian Open - Day 10

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Former NBA Coach Phil Jackson watches the action on Rod Laver Arena during day ten of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 26, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia.

Phil Jackson Guest On 'Tonight Show'

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BURBANK, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Los Angeles Lakers' coach Phil Jackson talks with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno about his relationship with Kobe Bryant, their recent "conversation" following Sunday's game, Bryant being cited for wearing sneakers which violated the NBA's dress code November 22, 2005 in Burbank, California.

Los Angeles Lakers v Chicago Bulls

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CHICAGO - DECEMBER 9: Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan watch the ceremony retiring the #33 jersey of Scottie Pippen during the Chicago Bulls game the Los Angeles Lakers on December 9, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Lakers 93-80.

Portrait team photo

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HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 7: (L-R) Kobe Bryant #8, Karl Malone #11, head coach Phil Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal #34, and Gary Payton #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a portrait at Honolulu, Hawaii on February 18, 2003.

Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES - MARCH 4: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers is projected onto curtains during introductions before the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Detroit Pistons March 4, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jerry Buss Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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HOLLYWOOD - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Jeanie Buss, Phil Jackson, Johnny Grant, Dr. Jerry Buss and Earvin "Magic" Johnson reveal the star for Dr. Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, as he is honored with a television star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 30, 2006 in Hollywood, California.

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Press Conference

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SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Hall of Fame inductee Phil Jackson speaks to the audience during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony September 7, 2007 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 25, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 122-115.

Bryant and Jackson show off new rings

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29: Kobe Bryant #8 and head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers show off their new championship rings before the NBA season opener against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 29, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 87-82.

2008 D-League Playoffs: Colorado 14ers v Los Angeles D-Fenders

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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jeannie Buss watch the game between the Colorado 14ers and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at Staples Center on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

2008 D-League Playoffs: Colorado 14ers v Los Angeles D-Fenders

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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Los Angeles Lakers' owner Jerry Buss watches the game between the Colorado 14ers and the Los Angeles D-Fenders with Lakers' head coach Phil Jackson and his girlfriend Jeannie Buss at Staples Center on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA Most Valuable Player Award

LOS ANGELES - MAY 6: Head coach Phil Jackson looks on as Alex Fedorak of Kia Motors presents Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers with the MVP award during the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player Award press conference presented by Kia Motors at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel on April 29, 2008 in Los Angeles California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

2008 NBA Finals Media Availability

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BOSTON - JUNE 7: Head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers shows off a champioinship ring while he speaks to the media prior to Game Two during the 2008 NBA Finals Media Availability on June 7, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Phil Jackson Talks With Jordan

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CHICAGO - MAY 7 1996: Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls, talks with Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls during a time out in the Semi-Finals of the 1996 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks in Chicago, IL. 1996

2008 NBA Finals Media Availability

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Head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers answers questions from the press during Media Availability prior to Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA Finals Game 6: Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics

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BOSTON - JUNE 17: Doc Rivers, head coach of the Boston Celtics and Phil Jackson, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers shake hands following Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 to win the championship.

Charlotte Bobcats v Los Angeles Lakers

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ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 23: Sun Yue #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the sideline near head coach Phil Jackson during the preseason game against the Charlotte Bobcats on October 23, 2008 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

2009 NBA All-Star Game

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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 15: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Western Conference All-Stars goes over plays against the Eastern Conference All-Stars during the 2009 NBA All-Star Game on February 15, 2009 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 2009 NBAE

Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets, Game 4

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HOUSTON - MAY 10: Head coach Phil Jackson talks with Sasha Vujacic #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 10, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Rockets won 99-87.

Los Angeles Lakers visit The White House, Washington D.C.

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28 Jan 2002: Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson greets President George W. Bush during the Lakers'' visit to the White House in Wahington D.C. to honor their 2001 NBA Championship.

NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Phil Jackson, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers flashes 10 fingers referring to his ten NBA Championships after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals at Amway Arena on June 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Los Angeles Lakers won 99-86 against the Orlando Magic. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Credit: 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jackson

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder

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OKLAHOMA CITY - APRIL 24: Head coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk prior to playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

NBA Finals Media Availability

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 9: Phil Jackson, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kobe Bryant participate in practice in preparation for Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on June 9, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

NBA Finals Game 7: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 17: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals on June 17, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jazz v Bulls trophy

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13 Jun 1997: Brian Williams #18 of the Chicago Bulls and team owner Jerry Reinsdorf (front left) look on as coach Phil Jackson holds up the trophy, with NBA Commissioner David Stern applauding, after the Bulls won game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 90-86 to win the series and claim the championship.

Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves Team Dinner

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 2: Jeanie Buss and Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers attend a team dinner for both the Los Angeles Lakers ad the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Palm Restaurant on October 2, 2010 in London, England.

Los Angeles Lakers Team Picture in London

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 4: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a picture in front of the London Bridge on October 4, 2010 in London, England.

Los Angeles Lakers Practice, NBA Europe Live

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 5: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during a press conference at practice at Palau Blaugrana on October 5, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain.

Jackson arrives at Hearn memorial

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BRENTWOOD, CA. - AUGUST 9: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson arrives at the Chick Hearn memorial ceremony on August 9, 2002 at St. Martin of Tours Church in Brentwood, California.

Los Angeles Lakers Championship Education & Service Project

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: President Barack Obama talks with Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Cares event at the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Washington on December 13, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks - Game Four

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 8: With his family in attendance, Phil Jackson speaks to the media after his final game as Los Angeles Lakers head coach following Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2011 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks - Game Four

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 8: Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle embraces Phil Jackson as he walks off the court for the last time as Los Angeles Lakers head coach after Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2011 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Lakers Parade

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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 14: Head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers stands next to the NBA Championship trophy at the championship victory rally outside of Staples Center on June 14, 2002 in Los Angeles, California.

Kobe Bryant And Phil Jackson Address The Media

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Former coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson during a news conference at the Lakers training facility on May 11, 2011 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers were swept out of their best of seven series with the Dallas Mavericks four games to none.

Phil Jackson

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CHICAGO - 1991: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Chicago Bulls holds the 1991 NBA Championship trophy circa 1991 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois

Phil Jackson

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CHICAGO - 1997: Head Coach Phil Jackson hugs Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls after the game circa 1997 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Phil Jackson

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CHICAGO - 1998: Head Coach Phil Jackson of the Chicago Bulls gestures for the camera in a bus circa 1998 in Chicago, Illinois.

Phil Jackson

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LOS ANGELES - 2000: Head Coach Phil Jackson, center, Shaquille O'Neal #34 and Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a portrait at the Staples Center circa 2000 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson celebrates w

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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson celebrates with the NBA World Championship trophy at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles 21 June, 2000. About 200,000 fans lined the streets to cheer on the Lakers after they won the 2000 NBA championship.

Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson

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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (R) talks with Shaquille O'Neal (L) 05 June, 2001, during practice for the NBA Finals at the Staples Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers will face the Philadelphia 76ers in game one starting 06 June, 2001.

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson

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BEVERLY HILLS, UNITED STATES: New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson addresses the media during a press conference in Beverly Hills announcing his appointment as the Lakers 15th head coach 16 June, 1999. Jackson won six NBA championships in his eight years as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Michael Jordan (L) and Chicago Bulls head coach Ph

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SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L) and Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson (R) Most Valuable Player trophy (L) and the Larry O'Brian trophy (R) 14 June after winning game six of the NBA Finals with the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Bulls won the game 87-86 to take their sixth NBA championship.

Head coach of the National Basketball Association

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WASHINGTON, : Head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Chicago Bulls basketball team Phil Jackson (R) presents a jersey to US President Bill Clinton (L) in ceremonies 03 April at the White House in Washington. The Bulls were honored as the current champions of the National Basketball Association.

Los Angeles Lakers' head coach Phil Jackson (L) ce

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EAST RUTHERFORD, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers' head coach Phil Jackson (L) celebrates with players Kobe Bryant (R) and Shaquille O'Neal (C) after game four of the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena 12 June 2002 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Lakers won their third consecutive title by a score of 113-107 to sweep the best-of-seven series 4-0. Jackson has now won nine NBA Championships as a head coach.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson (L) tal

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SACRAMENTO, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson (L) talks to Kobe Bryant (R) and Derek Fisher (C) during their game against the Sacramento Kings 02 June 2002, during the second half of game seven of the Western Conference Finals at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. The Lakers won the game 112-106 and will take on the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Finals starting 05 June.

Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson holds up for

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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson holds up for photographers the Red Auerbach Trophy awarded to the NBA Coach of the Year 07 May at a news conference at the United Center in Chicago. Jackson received 82 out of a possible 113 votes from sportswriters and broadcasters to win his first award.

2001 NBA Finals Game 5 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 15: Head coach Phil Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk with sportscaster Ahmad Rashad after winning the 2001 NBA Championship by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in game five of the NBA FInals June 15, 2001 at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2000 NBA Finals Portraits: Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES - JUNE 19: Shaquille O'Neal #34, Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson pose for a photo after winning the NBA Championship on June 19, 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Dennis Rodman #91

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Dennis Rodman #91and Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls listen to head coach Phil Jackson during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center in Chicago, Illinios. The Bulls defeated the Hornets 93-84.

1996 NBA Finals Game 6: Seattle SuperSonics vs. Chicago Bulls

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CHICAGO - JUNE 16: Jack Haley of the Chicago Bulls and Bulls head coach Phil Jackson celebrate winning the 1996 NBA Championship after defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 16, 1996 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Shaquille O'Neal Most Valuable Player Portraits

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LOS ANGELES - MAY 10: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with Phil Jackson, Jerry West and Jerry Buss for a portrait after winning the Most Valuable Player award on May 10, 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Portland Trailblazers vs. Chicago Bulls

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PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1991: Michael Jordan #23 Phil Jackson of the Chicago Bulls talk against the Portland Trailblazers during a game played at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon circa 1991. N