New Releases by John Wooden

Você já parou para pensar que para se atingir o topo é necessário construir bases sólidas? No livro "A Pirâmide do Sucesso do Treinador Wooden", percebemos que cada bloco que encontramos em nosso caminho serve como um degrau para atingirmos o sucesso. Wooden, reconhecido pelos incríveis recordes alcançados e grande treinador da UCLA(Universidade da Califórnia), exemplifica em forma de pirâmide os princípios básicos que todos nós precisamos desenvolver para atingir a maturidade que nos conduzirá ao sucesso. Em seu interior, você está se perguntando: como as lutas e obstáculos podem me ajudar a chegar ao sucesso tão desejado? Para respondermos a essa pergunta, o treinador Wooden redefinirá o significado de “sucesso” e nos mostrará princípios valiosos aprendidos durante sua caminhada. Descobriremos que os blocos, como lealdade, fé, amizade, paciência, são essenciais para a vitória em todos os campos da vida. As lições deste livro são aplicados a temas, como fé, liderança, famílias, negócios, relacionamentos interpessoais, entre outros. Veja o sucesso de uma nova forma e saiba que: “Sucesso é a paz de espírito resultante da satisfação de saber que você fez o possível para atingir o seu melhor.” John Wooden Então, está esperando o que para atingir o topo e conquistar sua vitória? Garanta já o seu futuro e construa as bases do seu sucesso.

傳球，比投籃更重要！領導人打的是團體戰不是個人戰！ 美國傳奇總教練伍登帶領UCLA連奪七年NCAA冠軍， 在他之前，沒有一間大學能連奪三年冠軍，在他之後， 也只有二名教練能連奪二年冠軍！ 伍登教練的傳奇： ◎帶領UCLA十二年間，勇奪十座冠軍，其中七年連續奪冠 ◎ESPN譽為「世紀教練」 ◎六度獲選為「年度國家教練」 ◎史上第一人以球員和教練雙種身份入選籃球名人堂 ◎以他命名美國傑出大學籃球員「伍登獎」 ◎在他手下調教出超過十位NBA著名球星，包括「天鉤」賈霸 籃球不是個人的球技表現，而是團隊一起爭冠的合作精神。 領導力不展現在得分輸贏，而是成員將團隊榮耀置於個人之上。 領導力不是只有威嚴，溫和才是最強的力量。 本書為傳奇教練伍登一生的領導思想結晶。延續了父親的人生哲學，以及自創著名的「成功金字塔」，伍登在本書中將團隊管理的哲學提升到另一個新的高度，在他的定義下，成功是一種內心的平靜，也即是每個團員付出了100%的全力，內心無愧即是成功，而勝利，僅只是成功的附屬品。 競爭、動機、團結、服從、個人表現……本書不只是一本關於球隊的領導，更是任何組織，乃至個人格品養成的指引。唯有置團隊榮譽於個人表現之上，團隊的成功才是個人的成功。 伍登教練精采的TED演說：www.ted.com/talks/john_wooden_on_the_difference_between_winning_and_success?language=zh-tw 名人推薦 譯者序 周汶昊 「NBA台灣官網」球評 專文推薦 李亦伸 「運動內幕」網站創辦人 張嗣漢 好市多亞洲區資深副總裁 各界領導人和運動人具名推薦（按姓名筆畫排列） 何飛鵬 城邦媒體集團首席執行長 林冠羽 「籃球筆記」站長 張立群 體育主播 劉俊業 輔仁大學體育系副教授 顏行書 富邦勇士籃球隊總教練 永遠的勝利者！本書呈現了美國最偉大的領導人之一伍登的領導心法。他關於成功和極致競爭力的觀察和結論，就像寶石般燦爛和充滿價值。──《一分鐘經理》作者 肯恩•布蘭查（Ken Blanchard） 所有想要提升效率的管理者必讀的一本書。伍登教練的價值觀和領導心法將會帶來持久與正面的結果。──甲骨文公司副董事長 傑夫•亨利（Jeff Henley） 不凡的領導人──伍登──美妙地闡述了看似平凡的領導心法。他傳奇的成就來自他「老式的」價值觀。本書揭露他如何磨練出自己個性和領導技巧，以及如何套用在二十一世紀。想成為偉大的領導人，本書必讀。──《與成功有約》作者 史蒂芬•柯維（Stephen R. Covey） 當我畢業離開伍登教練後，我覺得任何自己想做的事都能全力以赴。我們每個人都被訓練得很好，也都準備好了，可以去面對籃球以外的人生。──伍登的籃球學生、律師 雷．瑞根（Ray Regan） 十二年內奪下十次NCAA全國冠軍；全國冠軍七連霸；八十八連勝；全國冠軍巡迴賽三十八連勝紀錄；在十四個球季中打進十二次最後四強；四次全勝○負的「完美」球季。以上這些紀錄，別說一百年，恐怕五百年內都會讓後繼者望塵莫及，難以超越。──作者 詹明信 約翰．伍登是誰？他是一九六○到七○年代縱橫美國大學籃壇的第一名帥，曾率領加州大學洛杉磯分校棕熊（UCLA Bruins）拿下史無前例的NCAA全國冠軍七連霸……七連霸的紀錄有多難得？在伍登之前，沒有一間大學能連拿三屆冠軍；在伍登之後，也只有兩位名教頭能達成二連霸的紀錄。──「NBA台灣官網」球評 周汶昊 透過籃球，伍登談的是人格、人性、生活和相處的藝術，這裡頭有個人、有團隊、有對成功的定義，還有心靈養成的各種面貌。──「運動內幕」網站創辦人 李亦伸 其實伍登教練這套成功哲學及領導心法並不僅僅適用於籃球場上，即使你不是籃球員，也一樣可以用它來改變你的人生。──好市多亞洲區資深副總裁 張嗣漢

Lead your teams to championship-level performance! TWO eBOOKS IN ONE! Hailed by ESPN as the “greatest coach of the 20th Century,” John Wooden is legendary for his extraordinary leadership both on and off the basketball court. Now, you can apply his game-changing leadership methods to your own organization using Wooden’s Complete Guide to Leadership. This two-in-one eBook set provides everything you need to know for inspiring people to take on every challenge with confidence, reach their full potential on a daily basis, and contribute their share to overall organizational success. Wooden on Leadership A compelling look at the leadership methods of a coaching legend, this Wall Street Journal bestseller reveals John Wooden’s 12 Lessons in Leadership and his acclaimed Pyramid of Success. Wooden on Leadership outlines methods you can use to build a winning organization and shows you how to develop the skill, confidence, and competitive fire to “be at your best when your best is needed”—and teach your organization to do the same. “What an all-encompassing Pyramid of Success for leadership! Coach Wooden’s moral authority and brilliant definition of success encompass all of life. How I admire his life’s work and concept of what it really means to win!” —Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Coach Wooden’s Game Plan for Success Based on the acclaimed John Wooden Leadership Course©, this hands-on guide lets you “interact” with Coach Wooden to learn and apply his philosophy of world-class leadership. This unique tutorial introduces you to his core fundamentals of success as a leader and reinforces them with examples, exercises, quizzes, and quotations. You’ll learn how to create a relationship of respect and camaraderie with those you lead; remain alert to opportunity, threats, trends, and changes; act with confidence—but never arrogance; practice moderation and balance in all that you do; and serve as a model of poise, grace, and reason—especially under pressure.

The timeless wisdom of an American legend "There has never been a finer man in American sports than John Wooden, or a finer coach." —Sports Illustrated 2 eBooks in 1! One of the greatest coaches in sports history, John Wooden is as treasured for his personal philosophy as he is for his remarkable achievements on the basketball court. This exclusive two-eBook set showcases the legendary coach’s distinctive views on leadership, values, family, and the true meaning of success. Containing personal reminiscences from sports luminaries and many never-before-seen photos, Wooden: A Legacy in Words and Images celebrates a man who achieved so much and helped so many by living a life founded on simple truths. This two-eBook set includes: Wooden In this national bestseller, John Wooden shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons and wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA and life as a dedicated husband, father, and teacher. These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, have made Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court an inspirational classic. The Wisdom of Wooden John Wooden wrote his final book in the last months before his death. Filled with his most treasured memories and more than 100 photographs, many never before published, The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court, captures a life spent serving others. Ultimately it was the life he lived that served as a model for his greatest lesson of all: a deep commitment to family, friends, and faith—the bedrock values of the man we all called, “Coach.” “The Wisdom of Wooden has given me the life that I have . . . Thanks, Coach, for your faith and patience.” —Bill Walton “The Wisdom of Wooden is a lifetime of Coach Wooden’s ideas on how to live life without sacrificing your moral principles. His life is a prime example of how this can be done—one that we can all learn from.” —Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Imagine being mentored by one of the winningest coaches ever. Now you can benefit from Coach John Wooden''s insights as he and Jay Carty share the building blocks and key values of the Pyramid of Success in the playbook edition of Coach Wooden''s Pyramid of Success. With reflection pages and key questions to personalize the principles of success to your life, this condensed version makes it easy to apply these practical, down - to - earth, biblical tips.

The Wisdom of Wooden is John Wooden’s final book, completed just weeks before his passing in June 2010. In it he shares his most treasured memories and never-before-seen photographs as he looks back on an extraordinary life on and off the court. Hailed by many as the greatest coach in the history of American sports, John Wooden is as famous for his personal philosophy as he is for his career achievements. He inspired, guided, and motivated generations of fans with his bestselling books on leadership, values, family, and the true meaning of success. Coach Wooden wrote his final book, The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court, in the last months before his death. Filled with his most treasured memories and more than 100 photographs, many never-before seen, it captures a life spent teaching, guiding, and serving others. Starting with his father’s now-famous 7 Point Creed—including “Make Each Day Your Masterpiece,” “Help Others,” and “Be True to Yourself,”—Coach Wooden affirms the principles to true success that helped him become an All American at Purdue University, a winning coach at Indiana State University, and an iconic sports figure at UCLA. Yet anyone who knows John Wooden knows his record on the court was only part of the story. In The Wisdom of Wooden the legendary coach offers readers a rare glimpse not just behind the scenes but inside the man; not just on the court but in the huddles; not just his maxims but his poems, those he wrote and those he loved; not just the people he inspired, but the family, friends, and fans who inspired him; not just the lessons he taught but the lessons he learned; not just what was on his mind but what was in his heart. Ultimately it was the life he lived that served as a model for his greatest lesson of all: a deep commitment to family, friends, and faith—the bedrock values of the man we all called, “Coach.” Praise for John Wooden “The Wisdom of Wooden has given me the life that I have . . . Thanks, Coach, for your faith and patience.” —Bill Walton “The Wisdom of Wooden is a lifetime of Coach Wooden’s ideas on how to live life without sacrificing your moral principles. His life is a prime example of how this can be done--one that we can all learn from.” —Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “John Wooden sets an example for all of us by constantly striving to be the best in every aspect of his life. Throughout my life, I have found inspiration and direction in the Bible. Today, I also find inspiration and direction in the words of John Wooden.” —Tom Coughlin, Head Coach, New York Giants “One hundred years—what an amazing life. But here’s what''s even more amazing about John Wooden and the timeless verities his life has embodied. One hundred years from now they will still be talking about his accomplishments and his approach.” —Bob Costas "There has never been a finer man in American sports than John Wooden, or a finer coach." --Sports Illustrated

Coach John Wooden''s teams won 10 NCAA mens basketball championships at UCLA and Sporting News magazine named him the greatest coach of all time. Yet decades after he retired and now after his passing, his wisdom capsulized so clearly in his famous Pyramid of Success continues to guide new generations of athletes, coaches, and people of all walks of life. In The Greatest Coach Ever, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes features 40 tributes from athletes, coaches, and other influential leaders like Bobby Bowden, Tom Osborne, Sue Semrau, Tony Dungy, Mike Singletary, Tamika Catchings, Joe Girardi, Jim Tressel and David Robinson playing honor to Coach Wooden and reflecting on how his example has challenged and changed them. Their stories can challenge and change your life, too. Coach Wooden appreciated the tributes and the honor of being called the greatest coach ever, but felt uncomfortable with the title. He was eager to see that this book points to the one whom he calls the greatest coach ever. I am happy being remembered as a man of integrity. I like that, --John Wooden, May 21 2010.

From the legendary basketball coach who inspired generations of athletes and businesspeople, an inspiring book about the power of mentoring and being mentored. After eight books, many of them bestsellers, A Game Plan for Life was the one closest to John Wooden''s heart: a moving and inspirational guide to the power of mentorship. The first half focuses on the people who helped foster the values that carried Wooden through an incredibly successful and famously principled career, including his father, his college coach, his wife, Mahatma Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. The second half is built around interviews with some of the many people he mentored over the years, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Their testimony takes readers inside the lessons Wooden taught to generations of players, bringing out the very best in them not just as athletes but as human beings. In all, this is an inspiring primer on how to achieve success without sacrificing principles and how to build one of the most productive and rewarding relationships available to any athlete, businessperson, teacher, or parent-that of mentor and protégé.

This book of 60 daily readings is the result of one-on-one conversations between basketball''s legendary coach and teacher, John Wooden, and Jay Carty, former Laker and one time Wooden assistant. Each of the two page readings contains life wisdom from the Coach, application and reflection from Jay and a daily Scripture reading and prayer.

“Each member of your teamhas the potential for personalgreatness; the leader’s job isto help them achieve it.” —JOHN WOODEN Coach Wooden’s Leadership Game Plan for Successpresents a unique opportunity to study underthe man ESPN hails as “the greatest coach ofthe 20th century.” Practicing character-basedleadership before the term was invented, JohnWooden consistently led his legendary teamsto victory and has since taught countless businessleaders his fundamentals for achievingand sustaining success. Now, using this hands-on book based on theacclaimed John Wooden Leadership Course©,you can “interact” with Coach to learn andapply his philosophy of world-class leadership.This unique tutorial introduces you tohis core fundamentals of success as a leaderand reinforces them with examples, exercises,quizzes, and quotations. You’ll learn how to Create a relationship of respect andcamaraderie with those you lead Remain alert to opportunity, threats,trends, and changes Act with confi dence—but neverarrogance Practice moderation and balance inall that you do Be a model of poise, grace, and reason—especially under pressure Coach Wooden’s Leadership Game Plan for Successdrives home Mr. Wooden’s trademark 12 Lessonsin Leadership and his famous Pyramidof Success. When you base your leadership style and substanceon Coach’s straightforward attitudes,values, and principles, you’ll lead your teamand business to success the Wooden way.

A compilation of sayings of Coach Wooden, selected from Coach Wooden one-on-one, Coach Wooden''s pyramid of success, and Coach Wooden''s pyramid of success playbook: applying the pyramid of success to your life. All published by Regal Books, written by John Wooden and Jay Carty.

Inch and Miles are in need of a large dose of Enthusiasm! When Miles blows the silver whistle, where will the two friends find themselves this time?

The Essential Wooden--more leadership lessons from the Wooden playbook The Essential Wooden is the ultimate collectionof Wooden’s opinions and observationson achieving exceptional leadership in anyorganization, with 200 invaluable lessons forinspiring championship performance. Coach Wooden offers his hard-wonwisdom on building an organization thatperforms at its full potential under pressure,from preparing and training the team toinstilling personal drive and dedication. Hetakes his famous Pyramid of Success to thenext level, filling the entire book with hisstraight-shooting personality and keen insighton human nature. Wooden shares rarely seen preseason lettersto his players, revealing how he instilledproductive attitudes and winning ways. Healso includes previously unpublished analysesfrom former players and managers, includingBill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From Wooden’s earliest days as a leaderthrough his legendary UCLA dynasty, TheEssential Wooden distills a lifetime of learninginto the leadership playbook for the twenty-firstcentury.

Success is an opportunity that everyone has the potential to achieve. It is built one block at a time, each block being a crucial principle that contributes to lifelong achievement in every area of life. When we combine these principles, we build the Pyramid of Success. Using wisdom and common sense, we will be challenged to become the best that we are capable of becoming.

John Wooden''s legacy as the best basketball coach of all time results not only from his unparalleled championship-winning record but also from his brilliance as a tactician and teacher. In u003eJohn Wooden''s UCLA Offenseu003e, Coach Wooden reconfirms his instructional genius in an unprecedented inside look at the offensive system that made his teams impossible to defend, including many never-before-published play options and insights.This richly detailed book and DVD presentation features the famous high-post and high-low attacks, many special play options, sideline and under-the-basket in-bound plays, and press-breaking tactics. This package gives you much more than just the standard Xs and Os. You''ll gain insights on each facet of offensive play, the fundamentals for success as an individual and team on the offensive end, and the strategic nuances and teaching points that result in consistent, precise execution.Featuring principles used in today''s popular motion and triangle offenses, John Wooden''s UCLA Offense is still as potent and unstoppable today as it was during the Bruins'' dynasty years. Whether you wish to add only certain options and plays, or want to incorporate the entire package into your offensive arsenal, every facet and step in the process is provided. Score big with this special chance to learn the game from a legend, and see your team''s offensive productivity rise to new heights.

Inch and Miles and their classmates Pepper and Lily have trouble working together on their school project, but they have to cooperate when they try to stop Ima Skunk from stealing honey from their bee friends.

When Inch and Miles discover that they are never chosen to play on their school''s soccer team because they do not put in enough effort, they ask their friend Axelrod for help, but end up helping him rescue a kidnapped ant.

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family, and beyond. Based on John Wooden''s own method to victory, Coach Wooden''s Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to lifelong achievement in every area of life. Each of these 32 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single block of the pyramid, which when combined with the other blocks forms the structure of the pyramid of success. Join John Wooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values--from confidence to faith--that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher, and a follower of God.

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A compelling look inside the mind and powerful leadership methods of America’s coaching legend, John Wooden "Team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, determination. . . . Acquire and keep these traits and success should follow." --Coach John Wooden John Wooden’s goal in 41 years of coaching never changed; namely, to get maximum effort and peak performance from each of his players in the manner that best served the team. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal. Focusing on Wooden’s 12 Lessons in Leadership and his acclaimed Pyramid of Success, it outlines the mental, emotional, and physical qualities essential to building a winning organization, and shows you how to develop the skill, confidence, and competitive fire to “be at your best when your best is needed”--and teach your organization to do the same. Praise for Wooden on Leadership: “What an all-encompassing Pyramid of Success for leadership! Coach Wooden’s moral authority and brilliant definition of success encompass all of life. How I admire his life’s work and concept of what it really means to win!” --Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness “Wooden On Leadership offers valuable lessons no matter what your endeavor. ''Competitive Greatness'' is our goal and that of any successful organization. Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is where it all starts.” --Jim Sinegal, president & CEO, Costco

NATIONAL BESTSELLER For John Wooden''s millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life Sports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man." ESPN selected him as the "Greatest Coach of the 20th Century." From his birth on an Indiana tenant farm, to All-American honors at Purdue, to his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty, John Wooden is a towering figure in 20th-century sports, and his experience and wisdom an American treasure. In My Personal Best, Coach Wooden tells how he did it and the lessons he learned on his remarkable journey. Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden''s private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden''s larger-than-life achievements and experiences. As he did in his perpetual bestseller Wooden, Coach offers a wealth of biographical details, personal reflections, and a lifetime of lessons. His millions of fans will cherish this definitive pictorial history of a living sports legend. "John Wooden is a living legend because he practiced what he preached--the code of ethics which created America''s strength." --Phil Jackson, head coach, Los Angeles Lakers "Most of what I know, what''s made me a smart man, has come from John Wooden." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer "A man of John Wooden''s accomplishments and integrity would stand out in any era, but now, almost three decades after he coached his last game, he is in some ways an even more striking figure." --Bob Costas

Be Quick, But Don''t Hurry presents the team-building management secrets of the greatest coach of the twentieth century, cloaked in the heartwarming tale of the reluctant protege who learned those secrets in spite of himself. Perhaps the least controversial sports honor in living memory was the selection of John Wooden as "Coach of the Century" by ESPN, honoring his ten NCAA basketball championships in a twelve-year stretch. His UCLA teams won with great centers and with small lineups, with superstars and with team effort, always with quickness, always with class. Wooden was a teacher first and foremost, and his lessons -- taught on the basketball court, but applicable throughout one''s life -- are summarized in his famed Pyramid of Success. Andrew Hill was one of the lucky young men who got to learn from Wooden in his favored classroom -- though that is hardly how Hill would have described it at the time. An all-city high school player in Los Angeles, Hill played -- a little -- on three national champions, from 1970 to 1972. Hill was left embittered by his experience at UCLA; he was upset at how unequally Wooden treated his starting players and his substitutes. Hill went on to a successful career in television, rising to the presidency of CBS Productions, where he was responsible for the success of such popular series as Touched by an Angel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Hill''s job required him to manage many creative people, with the egos and insecurities that usually go along with such talents. And one day, some twenty-five years after he graduated, he was hit with the realization that everything he knew about getting the best out of people he had learned directly from Coach John Wooden. With no small trepidation, Hill picked up the phone to call and thank his old coach and unexpected mentor. To his surprise, Wooden greeted him warmly and enthusiastically. A strong friendship, sealed in frequent visits and conversations, ensued, and endures. Be Quick -- But Don''t Hurry! tells the story of that friendship. But it also shares the lessons and secrets that Hill learned from Coach Wooden, which hold the key to managing creatively in the idea-driven economy of the twenty-first century. Among those lessons are: -The team with the best players almost always wins -Be quick, but don''t hurry: there is never enough time to be sure (and if you are sure, you''re probably too late), but you must always keep your balance -Failing to prepare is preparing to fail -The team that makes the most mistakes...wins! Full of sound advice and warm reminiscence, Be Quick -- But Don''t Hurry! is the management book of a lifetime.

John Wooden coached the UCLA Bruins to ten college basketball national titles as well as an 88-game winning streak that remains a record. More than a quarter-century after his retirement, he remains one of sports'' most recognizable, recognized, and revered legends, and his wisdom and words transcend the athletic arena.

This book covers the fundamentals and style of team play, emphasizing the delicate balance between the simplistic reality and incredibly demanding effort of the game. Coach Wooden outlines a pattern, a theory, a strategy, and a course for how to develop as a basketball player and as a person.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."--John Wooden Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden. In honest and telling passages about virtually every aspect of life, Coach shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons and wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a dedicated husband, father, and teacher. These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, have made Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court an inspirational classic.

Two prominent basketball coaches give advice on playing techniques and tactics that can help individuals and teams play a better game.

Now featuring a great new look and a Foreword by hoop Hall of Famer Bill Walton, the critically acclaimed, classic autobiography of UCLA basketball''s legendary coachQAmerica''s "winningest coach"Qis back. Still charming fans everywhere, college basketball legend John Wooden reflects on his record-breaking career, his inspired life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA.