On September 9, 2007, former Albany Patroons head coach Phil Jackson was inducted into the Nasimith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Jackson coached the Patroons for 4 1/2 seasons, winning the 1984 CBA Championship, the 1983 All-Star Classic and earning the 1985 CBA Coach of the Year honors.

Okay, he also won nine NBA championships with the Bulls and Lakers, but his first championship came with the likes of Andre Gaddy, Derrick Rowland, Frankie J. Sanders, Lowes Moore, Ralph McPherson and John Schweitz. The Patroons congratulate Phil Jackson on his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame!

To hear Phil Jackson talk about his time with the Patroons, click the YouTube image below.