Live broadcast, May 14 news recently, “Zen Master” Phil Jackson talked about Jordan in The “Gimme The Hot Sauce” program.
Host: Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, they always say that even if Jordan does not retire, the rocket will still win the championship. If Jordan doesn’t retire, do you think the bull will have 8 consecutive championships?
Phil Jackson: This is life. The team is energetic and the team has a good structure. They know how to play together…… But that was the only way for Jordan’s life. His father was murdered. The situation at that time was devastating. He wanted to transfer to baseball.
Host: Speaking of Jordan, LeBlanc’s total score surpassed that of Jabbar. Now people talk about GOAT. Who do you think is the greatest player among them?
Phil Jackson: they are all excellent players. There is a fact that Jordan has entered the finals six times and won the championship six times. Does Jordan need to fight for seven in the finals? No, we won 6 matches at most. The game has changed, the players have changed, and the way to play has also changed, but Jordan still entered the finals six times and won the championship six times.
Jordan retired from NBA for the first time in 1993. After that, the Rockets won two NBA championships (1994-95) and Jordan’s bull won six NBA championships (1991-93;1996-98).