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From $15 Per Diem in Albany to N.B.A. Riches
nytimes.com - 6/5/2008
From $15 Per Diem in Albany to N.B.A. Riches
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In his own begrudging way, Red Auerbach once acknowledged that Jackson was an excellent coach but one whose championship teams were “ready-made for him.” Now here is Jackson with the chance to forever dispel the Auerbachian belief that he has been no more than a clever shepherd of greatness, from Jordan and Pippen to Kobe and Shaq.

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And One — Harvey Araton, of the NY Times , writes today: Coach Phil Jackson once had to complain that his road per diem wasn't enough for a decent meal. He once had to lobby for a raise to $30,000 after winning his first championship on the bench. [ ...

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