Alive. Phil jackson was born in Dearlock, Montana, USA on September 1945. He was selected by the Knicks in the second round of the 1967 17 NBA draft. He has played for Knicks and Nets in his career, playing 807 regular-season games, averaging 6.7 points and 4.3 rebounds 1.60. Jackson in nba is still alive. September 17, 2022 is the 77th birthday of the famous NBA player Phil Jackson.