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Who was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls during their first NBA Championship run in 1991?
Answer
Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson coached the Bulls to their first title in 1991, employing the triangle offense designed by assistant Tex Winter. Jackson went on to coach Chicago to six championships total.
💡 Did you know?
Phil Jackson's triangle offense was so complex that Bulls players initially called it 'the equal-opportunity offense' — every man on the court was required to handle and pass the ball.
Other options people guess
- Doug Collins
- Jerry Sloan
- Pat Riley
Topics
- 1990s
- nba
- chicago-bulls
- coaching
- basketball
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