More - Phil Jackson Quotes

Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.

Phil Jackson

 American Coach Quotes

I expect a cigar, ... Not lit, hopefully.

Phil Jackson

 

We looked like we were lethargic out there. We shot 50 percent in the first half, and had 16 turnovers to go with that, which is not acceptable. The second half was a disappointment not only with the choice of shots, but with the execution. Golden State had something to do with that.

Phil Jackson

 

I was quite surprised. As far as things happening locally, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Phil Jackson

 

You have to give that team some credit. Three-point shooting is not an easy task.

Phil Jackson

 Credit

That was something to behold. It was another level. I've seen some remarkable games, but I've never seen one like that before.

Phil Jackson

 Games

I've seen some remarkable games, but never anything like that.

Phil Jackson

 Games

There really is something nice about it as far as energizing this team. This team has some deadbeats on it, anyway, and the coach is one of them. It's good to have some people out there that are enthusiastic about the game.

Phil Jackson

 

Most of it's about the quickness involved. Just the activity to the ball. Loose balls, tip-ins, all those little things make such a difference in a game. And that's a matter of seconds, and I think a lot of that is about energy.

Phil Jackson

 

We feel fortunate that we're in a position where we're looking down on the Miami Heat. Half-a-game lead. In a way, I'm surprised. And yet, we've got nothing to crow about.

Phil Jackson