answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer
One viewRed Auerbach was better. He built his own teams and didn't inherit talent like Jackson. Another viewHowever without Bill Russell Auerbach wins nothing. He won all of his titles with Russell while Jackson was able to demonstrate his coaching abilities with a variety of players over a far greater period of years.

Another view

Phil Jackson coached the Bulls when they had Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. He also coached the Lakers when they had Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant; and more recently with Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and a slew of solid players. While Red Auerbach had great players too, the talent wasn't nearly as diluted as it is today. There were far fewer teams back then, so having multiple stars on one team at a time was not uncommon. Both coaches had extraordinary talents that helped them win, but Auerbach proved his mettle as a general manager as he acquired talent seemlessly.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who was better Red Auerbach or Phil Jackson?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which NBA coach won the NBA championship titles?

Red Auerbach and Phil Jackson are tied with nine each.


Who are famous NBA coaches?

Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers, Larry Brown, Red Auerbach, Pat Riley, Greg Popovitch


What is the birth name of Red Auerbach?

Red Auerbach's birth name is Arnold Jacob Auerbach.


Who has the most wins as a coach in the NBA?

Phil Jackson has won 11 championships. Five with the Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010) and six with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998). Jackson has won a championship in 11 out of the 18 seasons he has coached. His teams have never had a losing season and have never missed the playoffs.


How tall is Red Auerbach?

Red Auerbach is 5' 10".


Red Auerbach's first name?

Red Auerbach's first name is Arnold.


What is Red Auerbach's birthday?

Red Auerbach was born on September 20, 1917.


When was Red Auerbach born?

Red Auerbach was born on September 20, 1917.


How old was Red Auerbach at death?

Red Auerbach died on October 28, 2006 at the age of 89.


Which NBA coach has the second most NBA championships?

Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach


Is Red Auerbach Jewish?

Yes, Auerbach was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.


How old is Red Auerbach?

Red Auerbach was born on September 20, 1917 and died on October 28, 2006. Red Auerbach would have been 89 years old at the time of death or 97 years old today.