One Ring For Every Finger

The talk surrounding the NBA finals right now is whether or not Kobe Bryant can solidify his legacy by winning a fourth NBA title and win his first without Shaquille O’neal by his side.

To be honest I personally think that’s a load of junk. Whether the media likes it or not Kobe’s legacy is solidified at 3 championships, a gold medal, an MVP, two scoring titles and 11 all-star appearances.

But Kobe isn’t why I’m hoping for a Lakers victory in the finals. I’m hoping for the chance to watch ones legacy make history.

I’m talking about Phil Jackson and his opportunity to win what would be a record breaking 10th NBA title

Jackson has coached some of the best players in the game including Michael Jordan on his way to six titles as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls and three as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Yes some may feel that Jackson has only won many championships because he has coached some of the greats. But in reality many great coaches, coach great players.

Scotty Bowman coached Steve Yzerman in Detroit and Don Shula coached Bob Griese in Miami, Joe Gibbs coached Joe Theismann and the list goes on.

As it stands now Jacksons nine championships are tied for the most all time with the late Red Auerbach.

Auerbach coached the Celtics in the 50’s and 60’s on his way to those nine trophies. But Auerbach’s legacy doesn’t end there, on top of the nine coaching rings he also won seven more rings as the teams president and general manager totaling to 16 championship rings.

Pretty impressive.

If Phil Jackson and the Lakers pull out three more victories against the Magic consider history made.

But if not, nine rings isn’t so bad.