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Fans react to Phil Jackson’s 80th birthday

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Phil Jackson
Jan 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls class of 2024 Ring of Honor inductee and former head coach Phil Jackson is honored during the inaugural ceremony at halftime of a game between the Bulls and Golden State Warriors at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

When it comes to NBA coaches, no name shines brighter with greatness than Phil Jackson. The “Zen Master” as he was known, won 11 NBA championships, 13 conference titles, and won 229 postseason games.

These are all NBA coaching records.

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As Jackson enjoys his birthday, likely at his lakeside home in Montana, fans wished him a happy birthday on social media.

 

 

 

Jackson is truly a one-of-a-kind coach in basketball. Yes he had great players, but he was the only one who made them reach their highest potential.

About the Author Published Sep 17, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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