445 Quotes by Phil Jackson


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    People think I would never take on a team that has no legitimate chance to win a championship, This is one of the major misconceptions about me. Success can be measured in many different ways. . . . Either way, I would find the challenge invigorating.

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    Coaching is salesmanship. Coaching is winning players over and convincing them they have to play together. It takes a team conviction to play together to make things work.

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    I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.

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    Wow, how can you lose a ball game like that. I just don't understand sometimes the capabilities of this team to disappoint.

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    We've got a week that's real busy ahead of us. We've got to stay the course, and that's important for us right now.

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