Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, this most dedicated competitor was legendary for his sharp shooting
This unflinching memoir from a two-time Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer recounts how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame family tragedies and neglect from college scouts to become a vital part of basketball's greatest dynasty. Pippen's significance to the Chicago Bulls is undeniable; without him, there would be no championship banners or the iconic "Last Dance" documentary. Growing up in poverty in Hamburg, Arkansas, and facing two family tragedies, Pippen transformed from an overlooked teen into the fifth overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. He set aside personal ambitions to help the Bulls achieve unprecedented success. In this candid narrative, Pippen shares his thoughts on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Dennis Rodman, addressing the challenges of being labeled Jordan's sidekick and the lack of respect from management and media. He reveals untold stories from pivotal games, including the controversial 1994 playoff match against the Knicks. Offering an intimate look at his daily interactions with Jordan, Pippen provides basketball fans with a rare glimpse into his life and his essential role in one of the sport's most legendary teams.
An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.
Pro nespočet basketbalových fanoušků, kteří byli okouzleni výkony Los Angeles Lakers v sezoně 2003–2004, je tato kniha vzácnou připomínkou. V knize Poslední sezóna trenér Lakers Phil Jackson vypráví celý příběh sezóny, která se stala poslední jízdou skutečně velké generace. Od podpisu budoucích členů Síně slávy Karla Maloneho a Garyho Paytona až po mediální cirkus kolem případu znásilnění Kobeho Bryanta je to strhující povídání o střetu ega, sporech o smlouvy a rozpadu týmu, který může vyprávět jen trenér a spisovatel s Jacksonovou upřímností, zkušenostmi a schopnostmi. Kniha plná obrovského lidského dramatu a poučení o trenérství i o životě je knihou, kterou si žádný sportovní fanoušek nemůže nechat ujít. Poslední sezóna vychází v edici Českého olympijského výboru.