Phil Jackson, who coached a record 11 NBA championship teams, has agreed to become the new boss of the New York Knicks, the National Basketball Association team announced on Tuesday.
The former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach was introduced as the new president of basketball operations of the struggling NBA team at a news conference.
"We want to build a team," Jackson said. "This is the best place to play basketball."
The 68-year-old Jackson retired from coaching in May 2011 after leading the Chicago Bulls to six crowns in the 1990s and then Los Angeles Lakers to five titles. His last title came in 2010 with Los Angeles.
Jackson replaces Steve Mills, who was named president and general manager of the Knicks in September.
Jackson won 11 NBA titles as a coach, surpassing the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He also has a .704 career winning percentage, the highest of any NBA coach.
Jackson will be trying to recreate the magic he was part of with the Knicks in the 1970s.
Jackson, who played for the Knicks from 1967-1978, has been put in charge of all basketball decisions for the Knicks. He helped the Knicks win their most recent NBA crown in 1973.
