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 enlarge | Author: Phil Jackson
Publisher: The Penguin Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 346311
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1594200351
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323640979494
EAN: 9781594200359
ASIN: 1594200351
Publication Date: October 2004
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 disapointing lack of depth July 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a casual NBA fan and admirer of all Phil Jackson has done, I bought this book hoping to find something which would provide insight into the happenings behind the scenes, how Jackson handled all the chaos, and insight into an interesting season. Unfortunately Jackson's book does not weave a single cohesive theme. It is presented as a series of disjointed diary entries which spend far too much time focusing on recapping the most recent basketball game. Although there are some interesting noted in the book, some of which are highlighted in other reviews (and some of which made the news), they are few and far between, and usually buried in piles of game analysis and box score review. I hope Phil Jackson keeps his day job.
A Dynasty Distracted to Death July 15, 2007
This book describes coach Phil Jackson's experiences with the team during the 2003-2004 season. Not only the Shaq-Kobe conflict, but also the Shaq-Phil and Kobe-Phil interactions, as well as Kobe's sexual assault trial, took energy and concentration away from playing basketball.
The result: The Lakers lost, Shaq went off to Miami, and Phil found himself on the wrong end of his "it's either Kobe or me" ultimatum. And the Lakers haven't been the same since.
This book does a good job of presenting Phil's side of the story; I'd like to look for other materials to help balance it out.
Last Season= good sports writing. June 22, 2007
I find Phil Jackson to be a enterating and thoughtful writer. He told of his (supposed) last season as Lakers coach only to come back 2 years later. He gives insight to the players and the inner workings of the Laker organization. I recommend this book to any basketball fan
A Journal inside a Hall of Fame Coach's Mind June 16, 2007
I'm a sports fan, not a Laker fan. This book seems to be a collection of journal entries by Phil Jackson, one of the best NBA coaches of all time. 9 NBA championships gives him a certain level of credibility.
I enjoyed the insights into the players, especially the 4 hall of famers, 4 proud men who have accomplished much individually, striving to do what no other team has--win 4 rings in 5 years. Much of the emphasis is on PJ's relationships with Shaq and Kobe. He makes several comparisons to the Chicago Bulls team that won 6 rings in 8 years. It's interesting what PJ had to adjust in his coaching for a Laker team that was quite different than Da Bulls. He proves that in Leadership, effective people must read and adjust to the culture they enter. Results: 3 rings with the Lakers. I liked his previous books more such as Sacred Hoops as there were inspirational and leadership lessons more explicit in his message. This book is literally journal entries.
Great read if you are a sports fan, or are intrigued with the Lakers. Especially with PJ coming back.
 Phil Jackson is a great coach, but I didn't know he was a great writer. April 18, 2007
I gave The Last Season by Phil Jackson a five out of five because of the way Phil wrote about everything from what he was feeling to what the players were feeling. If you are a sports fan I suggest reading this book especially because Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches in history. The book is about the 2003-2004 season when the Los Angeles Lakers went to the NBA finals and they lost in five games to the Detroit Pistons and it was a huge upset. After the season Shaq and other star players left the Lakers to go to another team. Phil Jackson went on and left the Lakers but after one losing season Phil Jackson came back. Phil is a great writer and I suggest this book to anyone who is a sports fan.
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