Phil Jackson is the former coach of the Chicago Bulls. He was an All-American at the Univ. of North Dakota. Drafted by the New York Knicks in 1967, he was a forward and a superb defensive player, remaining with the team until 1980. He then entered coaching, proved to be extremely talented and rose to become (1989) head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Known for his quiet style, natty court-side attire, philosophical bent and Zen beliefs, he is extremely successful at motivating and stimulating teamwork among, disparate players. Jackson coached the Bulls during the team's glory days, directing such superstars as Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and leading his team to six National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1991–93, 1996–98). In 1999, he took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. There, working with such extraordinary players as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, he steered his new team to consecutive (2000–2001) NBA championships. Jackson's books include the autobiography Maverick (1975), Sacred Hoops (1995), and More than a Game (2001). Phil Jackson's book, "Sacred Hoops," is about sacrificing oneself for the team. He is a good communicator and a deep man. Titles Presentations on Sports and Teambuilding Topics Celebrity, Sports, Team Building Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range Please call us. Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State IL Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.