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Phil Jackson: Laettner Would Have Thrived in Triangle Offense

11/7/2025

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Phil Jackson, legendary NBA coach, said he would have liked to coach Christian Laettner and could have maximized his talents with the triangle offense.
Christian Laettner was a standout college player and a member of the 1992 Dream Team.
Laettner averaged 12.8 points per game and earned an All-Star selection in 1997.
Jackson believed Laettner could have thrived under his guidance.

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Phil Jackson, legendary NBA coach, said he would have liked to coach Christian Laettner and could have maximized his talents with the triangle offense.
Christian Laettner was a standout college player and a member of the 1992 Dream Team.
Laettner averaged 12.8 points per game and earned an All-Star selection in 1997.
Jackson believed Laettner could have thrived under his guidance.