Kobe Bryant for five championships played for Phil Jackson. In his seven seasons playing for coaches other than Jackson he got none.
Michael Jordan won six championships playing for Phil Jackson. In his eight seasons not playing for Jackson, Jordan won zero.
LeBron James is going for his third championship this season. James has made it pretty clear in comments this season his goal is to be considered the mythical greatest player in NBA history, the title now held by Michael Jordan.
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