Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson: Lakers’ Championship Mends Broken Relationship

They reunited and celebrated as one on the grandest night. Their relationship never seemed repairable or harmonious until that historic and relivable moment that seemed surreal.

But after clinching Game Five to capture a title together, they shared admiration and memories, and removed dreadful memories of the ugly dispute of an immature superstar trying to find his way in the league.

The experienced coach tried to mentor the self-centered superstar that thought the team revolved around him. This prompted a dysfunctional feud, involving one of sports' greatest coaches and one of sports' greatest athletes.

Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant didn’t always thrive together. In 2004, Jackson published a boo...

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