But New York Knicks president and former Lakers coach Phil Jackson became a key figure in assuaging Bryant 's frustration amid a trying season .
The man became Bryant 's coach , teacher and mentor even as he initially became frustrated with his motivational tactics and basketball philosophies .
New York Knicks president and former Lakers coach Phil Jackson became a key figure in assuaging Bryant 's frustration amid a trying season .
The man became Bryant 's coach , teacher and mentor even as he initially became frustrated with his motivational tactics and basketball philosophies .