370 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Note
Includes index.
"First published in the United States of America by the Penguin Press ... 2013; published with a new afterword in Penguin Books 2014."--Title page verso.
Contents
The circle of love -- The Jackson eleven -- Red -- The quest -- Dances with Bulls -- Warrior spirit -- Hearing the unheard -- A question of character -- Bittersweet victory -- World in flux -- Basketball poetry -- As the worm turns -- The last dance -- One breath, one mind -- The eightfold offense -- The joy of doing nothing -- One-two-three : Lakers! -- The wisdom of anger -- Chop wood, carry water -- Destiny's children -- Deliverance -- This game's in the refrigerator.
Summary
The head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers traces the life experiences and philosophies that inspired his championship-winning techniques, revealing how he forged successful teams by combining talents and promoting trust.
