The strength of the team lies within the individual. And the strength of the individual lies within the team
Phil JacksonA coach's main job is to reawaken a spirit in which the players can blend together effortlessly.
Phil JacksonI'm not railing, 'This is inadequate' or 'This isn't right.' Just show me what will work.
Phil JacksonThe real value in everything you do is in the details. I just like that quote. A very similar way to say the same thing. If you're washing dishes you pay attention to washing dishes. If you're driving a car, you're paying attention to driving the car.
Phil JacksonI know what it takes to be a coach. I've gone through that. I think I came up short my last season. Lots of things were happening physically to me, and emotionally, perhaps mentally, too. I thought it was time to tend to more important things, like health and like family. I still enjoy that, and I don't think I have any need to go back to coach.
Phil Jackson