Would Phil Jackson’s 12th Title Establish Him as NBA’s Greatest Coach Ever?

Is Phil Jackson the greatest coach in NBA history or just the lucky benefactor of two highly favorable situations where he was allowed to win numerous titles without having to mold talent like other coaches?

It's the type of question that has divided not only sports fans, but also NBA sportswriters. Michael Wilbon argues that while he has usually had great players, "probably more importantly—they've had him."

Wilbon adds that Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal "never won squat without Jackson at the helm" and that even usually intelligent basketball experts continue to question his ...

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