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59 of 68 found the following review helpful:
 Wonderful insights into the Lakers demise Oct 21, 2004
By Michael Erisman
If you were one of the many who believed that when the Lakers put 4 future Hall of Fame players on the court they would certainly win a championship, then this book goes a long to describing why a team of basketball players with less talent beat them decisively.
Phil opens up on the behind the scenes squabbles, pettiness and egos so large they simply defy explanation. In one example, Kobe Bryant is offered the use of a plane by the Lakers to make his trips back to a Colorado courtroom for his alleged rape trial, and instead of being grateful for the support his team is giving him financially, is mad because he thought he deserved a bigger plane.
The book is full of the insights into the battles between Kobe and Shaq. Imagine two first graders with 100 million dollars each and you start to get close to the level of professionalism and emotional maturity. It is often funny, often sad, and usually just shocking.
The book is written very well, a breeze to read through, and a fascinating tale of psychological narcissism gone wild. I recommend highly for fans of the NBA, or just anyone who is interested in team dynamics. It will also explain why the Lakers got beat so easily by a team with far less talent. A lesson to leaders in organizations everywhere.
25 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Introspective, shocking and a fun read Oct 25, 2004
By Matthieu P. Raillard
I agree with previous reviewers in that truly insightful books on the NBA (or other sports) tend to be few and far between. The reason, one can suspect, is that everyone wants to cover their behinds, protect their endorsement dollars and preserve any chance of being hired again. This is what makes Phil's book so interesting and entertaining to read. His account of what transpired behind the scenes of the Lakers' fabled season is at times shocking (the immaturity of certain players/coaches/agents is staggering), at times funny, and always honest. Phil has a disarmingly serene style, and his words feel measured yet honest and never manipulative. He is mature enough to put the blame on himself at times, and his candor is in contrast with the 'he said/she said' going on with the Lakers. I know that for many people the Lakers were the Evil Empire, the Yankees of basketball, but I would recommend this work to anyone with a love for basketball, and also anybody who thinks they know how things are behind the scenes. Good stuff.
28 of 33 found the following review helpful:
PHIL TELLS ALL OF WHY LAKERS FAILED! Oct 22, 2004
By Tim Janson
On one hand, after reading this book one can only marvel at the fact that the Lakers even made it to the NBA finals this past year. On the other hand, it's also quite evident why the Lakers failed and ultimately were broken up.
Former Coach Phil Jackson let's loose both barrels squarely aimed at troubled star Kobe Bryant.
He details the pettiness involved in the constant battles with Shaq and Kobe. About how Kobe complained about the quality of the jet which flew Kobe from his courtroom appearances in Colorado back to LA.
Phil documents how he had wanted to trade Kobe as long ago as the 2000 season but was denied by Lakers Owner Jerry Buss, in whose eyes Kobe can do no wrong.
Phil documents how he comlained to GM Mitch Kupchack that he could no longer coach Kobe but his hands were tied and it was at that point that Phil knew he would not return for the 2004-2005 season.
Ultimately the house of cards came crumbling down in the NBA finals against the Detroit Pistons. Another person argued that the Pistons were not as talented...a fact that I whole-heartedly disagree with.
The Lakers certainly had the two best players...but the best TEAM was the Pistons. A team that worked harder, and a team with underrated but up and coming stars that was too quick, too resilient for the aging Lakers to deal with.
Quite a read!
20 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 A little disappointing... Oct 28, 2004
By Continental Op
"philmarlowe39"
Phil Jackson's book isn't packed with gossip and revelations like I thought it would be. Truth be told, all the gossipy stuff about Kobe Bryant came out in the excerpts in the press before the book was released on Oct. 21.
For such a fascinating train-wreck of a team that the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers were, Jackson's book comes across as a little dull. I'm a die-hard Laker fan and most of the information here I had already gathered from reading the newspapers or watching ESPN.
This book is a very fast read. In its pages you get insight into Jackson's unorthodox coaching techniques (meditation, Eastern philosophy, etc.), how he copes with the intrusive sports press, how he massages the Lakers' gargantuan egos, and how he manages a relationship with his boss's daughter (who also happens to be a Laker executive).
The part of the book detailing the regular season has some juicy behind-the-scenes details, but if you've read the excerpts, then you know them already. By the time you get to the 2004 playoffs, it's nothing but basketball jargon.
The sudden implosion of the Lakers following their NBA Finals defeat was jarring and Jackson covers it well. Overall, Jackson's relationship with Kobe Bryant is more complex than the newspapers will have you believe. Kobe is portrayed as a supremely talented but tragically narcissistic character whose search for happiness through basketball will ultimately prove unfulfilling. He's not the next Michael Jordan, folks. As a matter of fact, he's not even CLOSE.
Shaq is portrayed as a big baby and has his flaws, but overall is a good person with a terrific sense of humor. It's telling that Phil Jackson writes how he turned down an executive position with the Lakers, partly in protest of L.A. trading O'Neal to Miami.
Jackson is a little more humane with Gary Payton than I would have been, but that's just me. Karl Malone comes across as a true pro as do Derek Fisher and Rick Fox--the ultimate team guys. Jackson also believes that Devean George wastes his talents on the hardwood, but anyone who regularly follows the Lakers already knows that.
Perhaps the saddest section of the book comes when the Lakers cut role player Jannero Pargo for salary cap reasons. His tearful goodbye to the team is the most moving part of the book. It also illustrates a common, but frequently ignored facet of professional sports: the cold realities of a talented athlete who has to face the fact that he is unable to compete at the professional level.
Overall, I still like the NBA, but Jackson's so-so book only hints upon the broader problem with a league that focuses too much on individual talent and not enough on team skills. The implosion of the Lakers should be a warning to the league to change its act and its marketing skills or professional basketball might end up like (*GULP!*) hockey.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Freakin Awesome Dec 10, 2004
By M. Lyons
"ShowTime"
OHHHHHH Man!!!!! This was unbelievable! Having been a die hard Laker fan for monst of my life and having followed the Last season of the "Dream Team" every second, it was great to get an inside perspective on what was really going on this year. I have wanted for such a long time, i figured it would only be when he retired, to be able to get into Phil's head. How the mind of the most brilliant basketball coach on the planet works. I never understood his lack of emotion. I understand things soo much better and my respect for Phil Jackson has risen to new levels. Phil was a coach of character. He did not coach in a way that was compromising to what's popular or what everyone else is doing but what he believed to be best for his team. He tried to bring out the best in all of his players and was often disappointed if a player was not playing up to his potential. I've also come to another major conclusion. There doesn't seem to be any sense of Integrity in the Lakers management. I have new opinions of Kobe Bryant as well. It is just sad to see that what could have been maybe anywhere from 6 to 10 championships...even before the other two hall of famers came, if they would have just put there pride aside and play as a unit. Detroit spanked them with a lesson I hope we all never forget. The best "Team" wins. This was soo awesome to be able to read behind the scenes of the games talked about in the book. I watched everyone including the pre-season games and it was just sweet to read more of the story. I bet Phil will be back coaching someday.
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