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In this March 18, 2014, file photo, New York Knicks new team president Phil Jackson puts his hand on team owner James Dolan, seated, during a news conference where Jackson was introduced, at New York's Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) **FILE**

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FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson speaks to reporters during a news conference in Greenburgh, N.Y. The Knicks and Jackson parted ways Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017, ending a three-year tenure that saw plenty of tumult and not a single playoff appearance.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Greenburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Greenburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Greenburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Greenburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Greenburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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FILE - In this June 3, 2016 file photo, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, responds to questions during an NBA basketball news conference to announce the hiring of Jeff Hornacek as the head coach in Tarrytown, N.Y. Jackson has made his relationship with Carmelo Anthony worse and hasn’t made the Knicks better. Heading into the trade deadline and nearly three years since he was hired, there are questions if the guy who could do little wrong as a record-setting coach will ever get it right as an executive.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

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1. With a career record of 1155-485, Phil Jackson boasts the highest winning percentage (.704) among NBA coaches with at least 300 games. Jackson’s detractors argue that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are responsible for his success, but his NBA-record 11 championship rings are loud enough to silence most of the doubters.

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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, right, poses with Derek Fisher during a news conference in Tarrytown, N.Y., Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The Knicks hired Fisher as their new coach on Tuesday, with Jackson turning to one of his trustiest former players. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher and head coach Phil Jackson react to winning the NBA basketball championship 83-79 against the Boston Celtics Thursday, June 17, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson directs Derek Fisher, center, and others during basketball practice at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, as they prepare to meet the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

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FILE - In this March 18, 2014 file photo, Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference in New York. Jackson is expected to provide an update on his search for a coach, Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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FILE - In this March 18, 2014 file photo, Phil Jackson, the new president of the New York Knicks, answers questions during a news conference in New York. Jackson won't be hiring himself to coach the Knicks. Two days after firing Mike Woodson, Jackson reiterated Wednesday, April 23, 2014, that he won't be returning to the bench, despite the fact that even fiancee Jeanie Buss told him he should. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)