Leadership is not about forcing your will on others. It's about mastering the art of letting go.
Phil JacksonI will have Derek Fisher wear all 5 of his rings the first time he comes in to talk to Carmelo.
Phil JacksonBasketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and offensive rebound.
Phil JacksonThere's a term, agape, you hear used a lot with charismatic religious groups, that it's this more pure love of caring, of sharing of concern and understanding. I think players and teams have to come to that at some point in the season to become successful. Maybe not "personal friends," but they become teammates at the highest level of that term.
Phil Jackson