It has been more than two decades since Michael Jordan last stepped off the NBA hardwood. However, his legacy still casts a shadow long enough to stretch across generations of greatness.

The rings, the records, the relentlessness — it's all been analyzed, studied, and argued over in barbershops and boardrooms alike. One man who watched "Mr. Air" through it all was Phil Jackson.

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan stated that he believes he would have captured a seventh NBA ring if he hadn’t retired.

Despite wearing several hats during his time in the NBA, Phil Jackson found success in most ... But this wasn't the case with "Mr. Eleven Rings," who had a tough time running the system.

If the answer is simply "a coach who wins the most," then the greatest coach in NBA history is Phil Jackson ... shot and Bowen eagerly took it. How many castoffs found homes in San Antonio ...

Carlisle is still tough and still demanding, but he has learned that collaboration is a lot easier to navigate than ...

And like Riley's slicked-back hair or Phil Jackson's zen approach, there's something iconic about Auerbach and the many images of him smoking a cigar in celebration (or contemplation). Gregg ...

His 170 playoff victories rank third all-time behind Phil Jackson and Pat Riley ... are now his renowned team dinners on the road. Now, many teams around the NBA arrange for team dinners at ...

Only Phil Jackson and Pat Riley have won more playoff ... "His accolades and awards don't do justice to the impact he has had on so many people. He is truly one-of-one as a person, leader and ...

Many feel Kukoc was the original Doncic ... get the rebound and have the freedom to bring the ball up… coach Phil [Jackson] gave me ‘carte blanche’ to handle the ball.” ...

That mark is tied for third all-time behind Phil Jackson (11) and Red Auerbach (9 ... don’t do justice to the impact he has had on so many people,” Holt said in a statement.