Phil Jackson: 3 reasons why he found success in Chicago and Los Angeles

Triangle offense

Along with his assistant Tex Winter, who many consider being the brain behind the triangle offense, one of the biggest factors in Jackson finding success with both the Bulls and Lakers was the implementation of the triangle offense. If you want a quick review of the triangle offense and a better understanding, here’s a good source.

Of course, any offense will need the right players to make it go round but without the triangle offense who’s to say that Jackson would’ve been as successful as he was. Yes, you can make the argument that Jackson would’ve have been as successful without Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal, but philosophy matters.

Winter and Jackson were a great combination.

This brilliant triangle offensive strategy utilizes real teamwork to get the job done. That is what wins championships. Phil Jackson is truly an all-time great.