text: is phil jackson the best nba coach ever? i think he should receive top consideration. as such, i also believe that perhaps people should rethink whether or not jordan was really that great. that triangle offense is genius in his hands.  i will still not give kobe any respect. jackson could achieve the same or better results with rip hamilton, reggie miller and especially dwayne wade.  i think jackson is just a master at utilizing shooting guards, that's all. no.