The Last Season: A Team In Search Of Its Soul by Jackson, Phil; Arkush, Michael - 2004

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Penguin Press, 2004. Book. As New. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. NEW / UNREAD copy. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. NO writing, marks or tears. Illustrated with photos. 273 pages. Tight spine, bright pages. - One of the most successful coaches in the history of basketball offers his personal account of a season like no other-the extraordinary ride of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers. From the signing of the future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton, to the intricacies of managing difficult relationships and public feuds, facing Shaq's injuries, contract disputes, and team meltdowns, all in the shadow of the Kobe Bryant trial-slash-media circus, Phil Jackson somehow guided his team through to its fourth NBA Finals in his five years as its coach. With explosive revelations and never-before-told insights, Jackson brings to life this amazing season coaching a team as talented, and as troubled as any he's ever known. - Biography - 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..