Phil Jackson Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I think there's something about wanting to stand in the spotlight. I think the ball is a spotlight, for example, and I think they want to stand in that. I a lot of times see - LeBron is a guy that vacillates between wanting to do that and then wanting to get somebody else involved.”

“Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.”

“If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball.”

“I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.”

“Pau is one of the best big men in the game. I mean, Pau Gasol is going to be in the Hall of Fame.”

“As much as we pump iron and we run to build our strength up, we need to build our mental strength up... so we can focus... so we can be in concert with one another.”

“The winter's a little bit daunting in Montana.”

“You have to be able to psychologically help your players, support-wise, be in touch with them, so I think managing people is very important.”

“I played hockey in North Dakota growing up and watch a lot of that.”

“When I was young, I was dedicated to become a minister - my brothers and I were formally brought in front of the congregation in a dedication ceremony, where we were dedicated to the future service of God.”