Click image to watch Phil Jackson interview with Jay Leno
Phil Jackson might be one of the only human beings walking this earth that could make this comparison and give us great insight between the two, considering he won multiple championships each. So what does he say about both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan? Well, they both have that competitive zeal that is unmatched. One thing that differentiates the two, is that Kobe let it stop on the court. Michael, on the other hand, carried it over to other aspects of life. Another thing that Mike had an advantage in over Kobe, was his knowledge of the game, after going to North Carolina University.
Phil talks about all of this and how he set up a meeting between the two, off the court, and MJ had a few words for the Black Mamba. He also spoke on what happened with him almost getting the coaching job back after the Lakers fired Mike Brown.
Watch his interesting conversation with Jay Leno, below.
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