Phil and Kobe: A Relationship Built On Trust and Honesty

Honesty

Is there a better coach-player combo than Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant? I can answer that right now. No.

Kobe has not always gotten along with Phil. Phil has never had a tolerance for young players, which made their relationship sour at first, with Phil Jackson calling Kobe "Uncoachable", which was basically true. This is what makes Phil Jackson such a great coach; he is not afraid to tell his players how it is.

Kobe wanted to do his own thing, which is the case with some young players, and would explain why Phil Jackson does not like them generally.

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