But the coaches who’ve spent a couple days with Jackson, in Montana or Los Angeles, say it has had a huge effect on them. “Phil is a longtime trusted friend,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. “I talk basketball at length with him two or three times a year. He’s a great resource and has been extremely generous with his time and knowledge to all coaches.”
But the coaches who’ve spent a couple …
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