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The Last Season - Phil Jackson (CD)
Title: Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror Title: The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul Author: Phil Jackson Genre: Sports & Recreation / General Format: CD, 7 CDs, 9 Hours (Unabridged) Synopsis: One of the most successful coaches in the history of basketball offers his personal account of a season like no other-the extraordinary ride of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers. From the signing of the future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton, to the intricacies of managing difficult relationships and public feuds, facing Shaq's injuries, contract disputes, and team meltdowns, all in the shadow of the Kobe Bryant trial-slash-media circus, Phil Jackson somehow guided his team through to its fourth NBA Finals in his five years as its coach. With explosive revelations and never-before-told insights, Jackson brings to life this amazing season coaching a team as talented, and as troubled as any he's ever known. Review: PW Annex Reviews (December 6, 2004) Hoye, an established actor, is an unfortunate choice of narrator for this massive, detailed sports diary; prim, polished and melodramatic, his vocal stylings hardly match the audiobooks sweat-soaked subject. The audio chronicles Jacksons final season coaching the Los Angeles Lakers during the 20032004 season, which turned out to be heartbreaking for fans and players alike. Jacksons replay begins when Gary Payton and Karl Malone join the team; shortly thereafter, news emerges of the rape allegation against star player Kobe Bryant. This story, coupled with the ongoing tension between the tough Jackson and the egocentric Bryant, tinctures the entire season, even though the team makes it to the playoffs. Jackson dismisses most of his players as prima donnas, and few of them come across as very respectablebickering, in-fighting and bruised egos are meticulously chronicled. The episodic structure of the book makes it ill-suited for audio; after a while, one heated locker-room argument starts to sound like another, and the decision to not abridge this audiobook begins to seem like a mistake. Jacksons recollections will no doubt delight basketball lovers, but those fans might be better off seeking out the hardcover, which they can skim at their leisure. Simultaneous release with the Penguin Press hardcover. (Oct.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.