I'd say Riley....
2007-01-28 10:21:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
I'm not a big fan of either guy, but I have to say Phil Jackson. At least Jackson didn't quit on his team and decide to have surgery when the team was breaking down before his very eyes.
You want to talk about inheriting lucky teams? Stan Van Gundy leaves to "spend more time with his family" and Pat Riley steps in with a team of Shaq and Wade. Wow, how convenient was that.
Right now, Jackson has Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, and a bunch of no-namers winning ball games for him because his system works.
2007-01-29 02:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by RichMac82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phil Jackson
2007-01-28 19:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Ultimate Fighter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C'mon, you've gotta go with Phil Jackson. Coached the Bulls to 6 nba championship wins and the lakers to 3 championship wins. He's got 9 championships as a coach and has been able to allow his great players develop and keep everyone's egos in check. Everyone will say, "well he had Michael Jordan and Shaq and Kobe." But it takes a great coach to make all of that work, not just the players. I'd take Phil over Pat any day.
2007-01-28 18:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by micah_09 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phil Jackson Chicago Bulls helloooo
2007-01-28 18:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give the edge to Jackson. Riley coached thug teams in New York, and last year in Miami. Jackson has a better philosphy, learned from a better coach when he played.
2007-01-29 13:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Gerry S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrong Phil Jackson has won more NBA Titles then Riley and he's still coaching now.
2007-01-28 20:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phil Jackson is a smarter Coach and he dresses Better!!!
2007-02-01 12:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jackson eaisly, he ledboth the bulls and the lakers to championships, 9 total tied for most among any nba caoch. HEcoached greats such as michael jordan scottie pippen shaq and kobe he is going to win coach of the year this year and phil jackson is argubly the 2nd best coach all time to red aurebach.
2007-01-28 18:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by geordon L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pat Reily is clearly the better coach.
Phil Jackson gets all of the hype and media being in LA!
I mean the guy coaches Koby, one of the best players in the league.
I would put my money on Pat anytime!
2007-01-29 00:48:15 · answer #9 · answered by traderb550 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love Riles, but Jackson's winning 9 rings to 5...
2007-01-28 21:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋