"In retrospect, knowing what occurred, it's easy to say, 'I knew it, I saw it.' But I did see it! I really did. Or I felt that. You can't ever project someone's going to [win] 11 rings."
"Back then, he was traveling commercial. No connection, but the coaches traveled coach, where I was - in the back of the plane... I always used to grab a seat or arrange to get a seat next to Phil, Tex [Winter] or Johnny Bach."
Phil Jackson, the most decorated head coach in NBA history, has 11 championships and holds records for postseason victories and conference titles. His coaching career began with the Albany Patroons in the CBA, where he won a title and earned Coach of the Year honors. Despite initial struggles to enter the NBA, he was eventually hired by the Chicago Bulls. His ability to connect with players was recognized by team president Jerry Krause, leading to his successful coaching career.
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