The strength of the team lies within the individual. And the strength of the individual lies within the team
Phil JacksonI'm a patient person. I think that's one thing that I feel comfortable I can deal with - the downfall and the errors, as long as I see progress and people trying.
Phil JacksonGood teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.
Phil JacksonThe greatness of Michael Jordan is his competitive drive. The weakness of Michael Jordan is his competitive drive
Phil JacksonBasketball, unlike football with its prescribed routes, is an improvisational game, similar to jazz. If someone drops a note, someone else must step into the vacuum and drive the beat that sustains the team.
Phil JacksonBasketball is a great mystery. You can do everything right. You can have the perfect mix of talent and the best system of offense in the game. You can devise a foolproof defensive strategy and prepare your players for every possible eventuality. But if the players donโt have a sense of oneness as a group, your efforts wonโt pay off. And the bond that unites a team can be so fragile, so elusive.
Phil Jackson