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A little scattershot. A little dated. But, compelling in places. Raw. Solid read if you're down with Phil.
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Maverick: More than a Game
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Phil Jackson of the New York Knicks brings a unique perspective to sports literature. A preacher's son, he holds a degree in philosophy, psychology and religion. And he is as relentless in searching for the truth about himself and the world of professional athletes - on and off the play field - as he is in scoring points for his team. Perceptive, intelligent, completely open and honest, Phil Jackson, writes with rare candor about every aspect of the game and the men who play it.
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sportsbasketball
249 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1,1975
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249 pages, Hardcover
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January 1, 1975 by Playboy Press
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9780872234390
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0872234398
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English
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Philip Douglas Jackson is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive. A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five league titles under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He holds numerous other records as a coach, such as most postseason wins (229), and most NBA Conference titles (13).
Jackson is known for his use of Tex Winter's triangle offense as well as a holistic approach to coaching that was influenced by Eastern philosophy, garnering him the nickname "Zen Master". Jackson cited Robert Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance as one of the major guiding forces in his life. He also applied Native American spiritual practices as documented in his book Sacred Hoops. He is the author of several candid books about his teams and his basketball strategies. In 2007, Jackson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, as part of celebrations for the NBA's 50th anniversary, Jackson was named one of the 10 greatest coaches in league history.
Jackson retired from coaching in 2011 and joined the Knicks as an executive in March 2014. He was dismissed as the Knicks' team president in 2017.
Jackson is known for his use of Tex Winter's triangle offense as well as a holistic approach to coaching that was influenced by Eastern philosophy, garnering him the nickname "Zen Master". Jackson cited Robert Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance as one of the major guiding forces in his life. He also applied Native American spiritual practices as documented in his book Sacred Hoops. He is the author of several candid books about his teams and his basketball strategies. In 2007, Jackson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, as part of celebrations for the NBA's 50th anniversary, Jackson was named one of the 10 greatest coaches in league history.
Jackson retired from coaching in 2011 and joined the Knicks as an executive in March 2014. He was dismissed as the Knicks' team president in 2017.
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Jackson speaks about teammates, ex-teammates, coaches, ex-coaches, general managers... and a lot of about the Knicks of late 60s and first 70s (the book was written in 1975 and it covers until the end of the 74-75 season). It's highly interesting knowing about his opinions around the league in those years, for he is one or the great characters in the history of NBA, having been around the league several decades.
It's a very personal book, too. Phil Jackson writes here a lot about himself. About his background, his family, his origins, and even about his privacy and intimacy; he dedicates many pages to his reflextions about religion and his own spirituality, his constant search of himself.
It's a very personal book, too. Phil Jackson writes here a lot about himself. About his background, his family, his origins, and even about his privacy and intimacy; he dedicates many pages to his reflextions about religion and his own spirituality, his constant search of himself.
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