Phil Jackson did not see himself as a mere passerby; he harbored great ambitions. He aspired to achieve success in the League with his basketball philosophy.
Compared to Doug Collins, Jackson places a greater emphasis on defense. While he did bring the triangle offense, the key reason for the Bulls' improvement this season lies in their defense.
Phil Jackson's full-court press and half-court trap defense always manage to exert immense pressure on the opponents at critical moments, causing them to make mistakes.
In terms of forcing turnovers, the Chicago Bulls increased their average forced opponent turnovers from 15 per game last season to 17 this season.
Their pressure on the perimeter is second only to the Detroit Pistons, but unlike the Pistons, who are known for their brute force, the Bulls rely on talent, discipline, and tactics.
The defensive iron triangle of Jordan-Pippen-Grant is displaying tremendous power.
