445 Quotes by Phil Jackson

The problem with trading dominant players of that size is you never get in return what you've bargained away.

Obviously when the threes aren't going it's time to stop shooting them. We kept going to it and got desperate at the end trying to hit home runs. We can't do that.

I expect a cigar.....not lit, hopefully

The bigger your head, the easier to fill your shoes.

Obviously I think Chauncey Billups is really the guy that controls the throttle over there. He is an important part of their success.

I will have Derek Fisher wear all 5 of his rings the first time he comes in to talk to Carmelo.

Obviously the game was determined by Howard leaving so early. That took a lot of energy away from them and we played well as a group.

Despite their tremendous talent, (NBA players) are still, by and large, young adults, seeking validation from an authority figure, and there is no greater authority figure on a team than the coach. Needless to say, in today's warped, self-indulgent climate, too many players couldn't care less about appeasing the coach.

No. He's not. He doesn't have the base.