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It’s been a tough couple days for Phil Jackson, who thought he had the inside track on the Lakers coaching job only to be awoken at midnight on Sunday with news that the job went to Mike D’Antoni instead. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
NBA BLOG: Phil Jackson’s goofiest photos
Pat Riley backs down Phil Jackson during a 1972 game between the Lakers and Knicks. The two would win a combined 16 championships as coaches. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Pat Riley | Phil Jackson
Last night marked the final game the Nets will play in New Jersey before moving to their new home in Brooklyn next season. The franchise has seen many great players during its 35 years in the Garden State - Darryl Dawkins, Bernard King, Jason Kidd - to name a few. But few know that legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson spent his final two seasons in New Jersey as part of the Nets before retiring in 1980. (Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain coverts a layup as Knicks defenders Phil Jackson (18), Dave DeBusschere (22) and Jerry Lucas (32) look on during Game 1 of the 1972 NBA Finals. The Knicks would win the game 114-92 but the Lakers would win the next four games to claim the championship. (George Long/SI)
SI VAULT: Lakers play hot hands on way to NBA title (5.15.72)
