Phil Jackson holds the exclusive record of accumulating thirteen championship rings throughout his historic career in professional basketball, combining his achievements as both a player and a head coach. He earned two championship rings as a reserve power forward playing for the New York Knicks during their title runs in 1970 and 1973. He subsequently secured an all-time record eleven championship rings as a head coach, guiding the Chicago Bulls to six titles and the Los Angeles Lakers to five titles, cementing his unmatched legacy in basketball history.