The Last Season: A Team In Search Of Its Soul - Hardcover

Jackson, Phil; Arkush, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594200351 ISBN 13: 9781594200359

Publisher: Penguin Pr, 2004

Synopsis

One of the most successful coaches in the history of professional basketball offers his own take on his turbulent 2003-2004 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, chronicling the difficulties faced by the team--difficult relationships, public feuds, the Kobe Bryant rape trial, contract disputes, and injuries--and their successful journey to the NBA finals. 250,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

While the book is a hoot for basketball fans, Jackson's experiences also offer lessons for anyone dealing with chaos. ("Time")

About the Author:

Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA. In his fourteen seasons as a head coach, he is 832-316, the best winning record in NBA history. He also holds NBA coaching records for most playoff wins and playoff winning percentage. Prior to coaching, he played thirteen years in the NBA, primarily with the New York Knicks. He is also the author of Maverick, Sacred Hoops, and, with his friend Charley Rosen, More Than a Game.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1594200351
• ISBN 13: 9781594200359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272