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He was an undercover cop and Dennis Rodman’s security guard. Now, he keeps the Phillies safe, with a ‘Phil Jackson’ vibe.
Kelly Davis is at every Phillies game, home and away, and is almost always in the background. Sometimes, he’ll sit on a stool ...
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Watch When Michael Jordan Lobbied Phil Jackson to Reinstate Dennis Rodman in 1998
Michael Jordan advocated for Dennis Rodman to return to the Chicago Bulls' starting lineup. Phil Jackson had experimented with bringing Rodman off the bench, but Jordan believed Rodman was most ...
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Opinion: When a hat becomes a threat
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang ...
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John Salley Reveals Phil Jackson Repeatedly Angered Michael Jordan by Taking Him Out of Games
John Salley explained how legends of past eras never wanted to be taken out, recalling how MJ acted when Phil Jackson pulled ...
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"Yes, I would say Michael is a friend" - Phil Jackson reveals why he considers Michael Jordan his friend
Phil Jackson coached Michael Jordan for nine consecutive seasons in Chicago. Inevitably, they learned how to better ...
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"He’s not going to go by the book" - Phil Jackson on how young Kobe Bryant's unpredictability was an advantage
"Because he's not going to go by the book, so sometimes the unpredictability can work to our advantage." Related: Kobe Bryant ...
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"I don't think Rodman can settle for being a sixth man" - When Michael Jordan lobbied Phil Jackson to bring back Dennis Rodman as a starter in 1998
Michael Jordan believed Dennis Rodman was best as a starter in 1998, allowing him to dominate the boards and get into rhythm.
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"The biggest thing is, it's given that franchise in D.C. great hope" - Phil Jackson's take on Michael Jordan's Wizards stint
Phil Jackson viewed Michael Jordan’s time with the Washington Wizards as a symbolic effort to inspire and rejuvenate the ...
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Scottie Pippen credited MJ for helping him evolve into a great NBA player: "To see someone who had the same desire, determination, passion and love for the game"
Scottie Pippen credited Michael Jordan with shaping his career, but their relationship never extended beyond basketball, ...
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"I've had situations where I've gotten into a groove, and Phil took me out" - Jackson almost extinguished MJ's hot streak during 1992 NBA Finals
It wasn't until halfway through the quarter that Phil Jackson inserted his star guard back. Michael feared that his extended ...