New Releases by Phil Jackson

The legendary sportswriter and the Hall of Fame, 11-Time NBA Champion coach separate the music from the noise in the stories of the greatest who ever played and their impact on the game. Sam Smith and Phil Jackson grew to respect each other in the late 1980’s, when Smith was a popular Chicago Tribune sports columnist and Jackson was an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls, a team just beginning to turn its fortunes around with the arrival of a young player from North Carolina named Michael Jordan. Forty years later, the two remain close friends. In 2021, Smith was part of the group invited to help the NBA celebrate its 75th anniversary by arriving at a list of the 75 greatest players of all time. Phil Jackson was asked to participate too, but he declined: he’s not a big fan of ranking greatness. They’ve been enjoying the argument ever since. Four years of conversations later, the result is this wonderful book, Masters of the Game. Smith and Jackson chop it all up, talking in intimate and fascinating terms, often based on first-hand experience, about the genius and the shadow side of a panoply of the all-time greats. The immortals all get their due: Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, Magic, Bill Russell, Wilt, Jerry West, Bird, LeBron, KD, Steph Curry, Bill Walton, and on. This is the best combination of super high-grade analysis and super high-grade gossip—we get all the trade secrets, and all the bad behavior, in one delightful package. And many of the players who’ve largely faded from memory burn the brightest on these pages, distant stars lighting up long-ago eras of basketball that seem so different it can almost seem to be another sport. The wider world comes seeping into the conversation, especially as regards race, and the mark it left on players in more benighted times, and the business of the game, which has been transformed out of all recognition. And there is also a powerful throughline about character and the alchemy of a good team. Some great players here were not great teammates, and some were. The common denominators of individual and collective success are universally relevant, and these two old heads give a master class. And of course, inevitably, they get into the GOAT debate. There are so many huge characters here, and Smith and Jackson can hold their own with any of them. Their spirit—sharp, wise, irreverent, honest, respectful of the lore and legacy of the game but never pious— and the clash of their different perspectives combine to make this book a joyous ride, a short course in greatness open to all students.

NBA史上贏得11次冠軍紀錄， 神人麥可．喬丹唯一臣服的「禪師」總教頭──菲爾．傑克森， 執教將近29年， 首次公開魔力領導的「帶人禪學」。 分權、無私、憐憫、放手， 《魔力領導十一法則》完全精采收錄！ ★ 他如何管理神人悍將：麥可喬登、柯比布萊恩……讓他們願意從「我贏」變成「我們贏」 ★ 短短四年間，「湖人隊」在菲爾帶領下成為籃球宇宙的主宰 ★ NBA最傳奇的冠軍之路回憶錄，對領導的神奇力量，提出最具禪意的直言見解 「菲爾是團隊的核心，而我是這核心的延伸， 沒有任何事物可以打破或進入這圓圈裡。」 ──麥可．喬登 透過這本書，你可以更透徹的瞭解， 在一個高度競爭、頂尖神人的運動環境裡， 菲爾如何用非戰術、非命令式的領導方法，帶領那一群高能量的戰士， 讓他們願意從「我贏」轉變為「我們贏」。 ◎科比．布萊恩：「對菲爾來說，我很難駕馭，因為，我天生就是第一名。」 菲爾傑克森要柯比對抗自己的天性，去當第二名， 讓他瞭解幫助球隊贏球，比讓自己第一名還重要。 菲爾運用禪學思考，說服並引導頂尖球員看見某樣比他們自己還要偉大的事物， 他成功的把柯比．布萊恩從一個叛逆的青少年變成一個冠軍隊伍的領導者。 ◎身為一個領導者，禪宗教會我三件事：放棄控制、信任當下、用憐憫過生活 書中他寫道，以禪宗的思考看領導是這樣的，控制人們最好的方式， 就是給許多空間並且鼓勵他們調皮搗蛋，然後觀察他們。 「忽略他們並不是一個好方法，那是下下策， 第二糟糕的策略就是試圖控制他們。 最好的方法就是觀察， 只要觀察他們就好，不要試圖去控制。」 ◎菲爾．傑克森獨創「魔力領導的十一法則」： 1. 領導必須從「心」建立起 2. 分權，培養每個人的「領導力」 3. 讓每個成員找到自己絕佳的角色 4. 組織的自主運轉，是最美好的系統 5. 把索然無味轉化成「神聖的感受」 6. 屏除雜念，專心把「現在」做好 7. 勝利的關鍵是「憐憫之心」 8. 定睛在心靈，而非記分板 9. 有時候領導者得當個混蛋 10. 懷疑的時候，就什麼都別做 11. 忘記贏，才能贏 ◎「黑暗中，你只能找隊友，否則無法贏球」，運用「關燈混戰」練習讓球員體認隊友的重要 菲爾擅長將事情重新改組，他改變一般練球方式，讓球員關燈進行混戰。 用實際經驗代替喋喋不休的訓話。 ◎如果裁判永遠不吹敵人犯規，你該怎麼繼續比賽？菲爾要球員練習「不公平的比賽」 他把球員分成兩邊不對稱的隊伍進行混戰， 然後對於比較弱的那隊，永遠不吹任何犯規。 我想看看，當所有的判決都對他們不利， 並且對手還領先他們30分的時候，球員會有什麼反應。 這練習曾經把麥可逼瘋，因為他無法接受輸球， 就算知道有人在這比賽中動手腳。 ◎「關鍵就在於透明。球員絕不會擁護一個對他們不誠實、不坦白的教練。」菲爾說。 菲爾擔任公牛隊教練的第一年，某位球員一直說服他希望成為先發的控球後衛。 那球員認為他比隊友更能主控場面。 但因為他一直都不願意配合三角戰術， 菲爾很誠實的告訴他不能如其所願的原因， 反而讓他改變了打球方式，也學會以團隊贏球的道理。 【本書特色】 ★綽號「禪師」的菲爾．傑克森，不但是NBA史上唯一擁有11枚冠軍戒的總教練，執教時更創下7成04的勝率，至今無人打破；他於今年3月坐鎮紐約尼克隊管理階層，總裁合約金額也是史上最高。 ★菲爾．傑克森的奪冠傳奇，不只是因為隊上有麥可．喬丹、柯比．布萊恩等超級球星，更因為他所獨創的冠軍法則，能套用在任何組織和團隊上。 ★「傑克森法則」不僅說明「領導」的方式，更有「管理好人才」的祕訣；就算沒有耀眼的人才，也能創造對團隊有利的環境、打造屬於自己的「贏面」。 ★《NBA總教頭的領導禪》是禪師首度完整敘述自己的人生，從童年受到的嚴格教育，到以球員身分加入尼克隊，以及後來如何在NBA旅程中，將尋找自我與執教方法結合，帶領兩支截然不同的球隊拿下11次總冠軍。書中詳述每一個球季、每一位球員的幕後心路歷程。他們如何克服漫長球季中的倦怠，如何對抗自己想求表現的心魔，如何走過低潮、再次振作。

Traditional Chinese edition of Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

Elfmal führte er seine Basketballteams zum ultimativen Ziel: zur NBA-Meisterschaft – sechsmal die Chicago Bulls und fünfmal die Los Angeles Lakers. Damit gewann Phil Jackson mehr Meisterschaften als jeder andere Trainer in der Geschichte des Basketballs. Der »Zen-Master«, wie ihn viele Journalisten nannten, schaffte in dieser Zeit schier Unglaubliches: Er managte Michael Jordan, den besten Spieler der Welt, und brachte ihn dazu, sich selbstlos zu verhalten, auch wenn das für Jordan bedeutete, auf persönliche Rekorde zu verzichten. Er inspirierte Dennis Rodman und andere »untrainierbare« Persönlichkeiten, sich einer Sache zu widmen, die größer ist als sie selbst. Und er verwandelte Kobe Bryant von einem rebellischen Teenager in einen reifen Anführer eines Meisterschaftsteams. Wir alle kennen diese legendären Stars oder denken, dass wir sie kennen. Was Die Essenz des Erfolgs jedoch zeigt, ist, dass wir, wenn es um die wichtigsten Lektionen geht, gar nicht so viel wissen. Doch dieses Buch schließt diese Lücke: Es ist voller Entdeckungen und Enthüllungen über die faszinierendsten Persönlichkeiten der Welt des Basketballs und ihren Siegeswillen. Über die Quellen von Motivation und Wettbewerb auf höchstem Niveau und darüber, was es braucht, um das Beste in uns selbst und in anderen hervorzubringen.

Cestas sagradas é o depoimento de um dos homens mais virtuosos da história do basquete norte-americano. Um iniciado na senda da espiritualidade, Phil Jackson, técnico do Chicago Bulls, trabalhou incansavelmente para estabelecer a equipe de ouro da NBA na década de 1990 e proporcionar o ambiente favorável para que seus jogadores cumprissem seu destino promissor. Mas o que Jackson fez pelo basquete no mundo é insignificante diante da obra invisível por ele realizada em prol do seu grande sonho: a união do basquete com a espiritualidade. Como forma de liderança, Jackson propôs um trabalho de equipe para seus jogadores no qual a mente do grupo privilegia o não egoísmo e a compaixão, inspirando-se em princípios orientais e nativo-americanos. Jackson, o grande estrategista, deixou uma mensagem para o futuro. Quando se constrói para o amanhã se faz necessário incutir em seus comandados a importância de estabelecer metas. Os sonhos de Jackson tornaram-se viáveis porque os seus primeiros atletas, principalmente Michael Jordan e Scottie Pippen, abraçaram suas ideias. Como foco central de sua filosofia, está o sistema de ataque denominado Triângulo Ofensivo, no qual os jogadores aprendem que, quando o Eu passa a ser servo do Nós, todos terão condições de alcançar o máximo de seu potencial. Este livro não é apenas dedicado aos esportistas, mas também a todos aqueles que buscam integrar o poder espiritual ao dia a dia do trabalho.

Nel corso della sua leggendaria carriera, Phil Jackson ha vinto più campionati di qualsiasi allenatore. Ma soprattutto "il maestro Zen" ha ispirato, ha guidato i suoi giocatori, risvegliando e sfidando la loro parte migliore, non il loro ego, la paura o l''avidità. Nella sua ricerca per reinventare se stesso, tra psicologia umanistica, filosofia dei nativi americani e meditazione, Jackson ha sviluppato un nuovo approccio alla leadership basata sulla libertà, l''autenticità, e il lavoro di squadra altruista che ha trasformato il mondo ipercompetitivo degli sport professionistici.

Phil Jackson has had a lifelong passion for music and in his book Within You, Without You examines the post-war years to the year of the ''summer of love'', 1967, from the perspective of a listener, a writer and collector, drawing on a variety of sources and his own personal experiences to provide an extensive, analytical and engaging account of a seminal period in the history of popular culture and music. His book is unique in examining the mystery and magic of the music that emerged in the ''60s within its historical context with particular reference to the impact and influence of The Beatles whose ''Sergeant Pepper''s Lonely Hearts Club Band'' was a ''high water mark'' in the development of pop and rock music and culture. A multiplicity of musical artists across various genres are discussed in a multi-faceted approach that includes a comprehensive reference guide with recommendations for fans, collectors and newcomers alike.

Le vite parallele del più grande allenatore della NBA e del più letterario tra i giornalisti sportivi americani sono il punto di partenza per un viaggio attraverso le più vere e nascoste verità del basket. Il lettore è portato per mano a visitare forme diverse dello stesso gioco: dalle partite di strada, gli uno contro uno dei campetti di periferia, a quelle dei New York Knicks campioni degli anni Settanta; dalla CBA ai Chicago Bulls del divino Michael Jordan fino ai Los Angeles Lakers dei due talenti ribelli O’Neal e Bryant. Jackson e Rosen raccontano vittorie e sconfitte, senza remore, ma sono altre le cose importanti per loro: Jackson rivela finalmente i segreti del famoso Triangolo, inventato e sviluppato dal leggendario Tex Winter. Il Triangolo, con la sua peculiare applicazione collettiva e il costante movimento, è emblematico di quello che gli autori amano nel basket. La gara mette alla prova il giocatore e lo svela. Il Triangolo svela la gara. Ma quello che distingue le squadre vincenti da quelle mediocri è il carattere. Diversi stili e tecniche di allenamento sono paragonati e confutati, offrendo opinioni franche e chiare sulle regole e i metodi della NBA. Il racconto denso e ritmato svela la carriera del più leggendario allenatore della Storia del basket moderno, conducendo per mano il lettore alla scoperta delle varie forme di questo sport: ne esce un libro che è una specie di distillato di sapienza e vita del «Coach Zen», pieno di segreti mai rivelati prima e di aneddoti imperdibili.

Phil Jackson''s diary of being on the road as keyboardist and singer in The Rutles. On their 2018 ''Major Happy UK Tour''.From gig to gig, traveling and performing in one of the world''s most unique, fun and indescribable bands.Expect thrills, spillages.. dinghies, cider.. Rhubarb Rock.. "Maaan, you were really slamming that piano!".. Good times, that roll.. Time To Pretend, tight trousers.. oh, and of course, socks.www.philjacksonmusic.com

»Ich wusste, wo ich hinwollte und wie viel Arbeit notwendig war, um dieses Ziel zu erreichen.« Fünf NBA-Meistertitel, zwei olympische Goldmedaillen, 81 Punkte in einem einzigen Spiel, 20 Jahre bei den Los Angeles Lakers – diese und zahlreiche weitere Meilensteine machen Kobe Bryant zu einem der besten Basketballer aller Zeiten. In Mamba Mentality gewährt Kobe »Black Mamba« Bryant einen tiefen Einblick in sein Mindset als Spitzensportler und erklärt seine akribische Herangehensweise an das Basketballspiel und die Schritte, die er unternahm, um sich geistig und körperlich auf sportliche Höchstleistungen vorzubereiten. Er verrät, wie er seine Gegner studiert, seine Leidenschaft auf das Spiel übertragen und sich von Verletzungen erholt hat. Die Kombination aus Bryants Erzählung und den Fotografien des Sportfotografen Andrew D. Bernstein macht dieses Buch zu einem beispiellosen Porträt einer Legende.

Durante su exitosa carrera como entrenador de los Chicago Bulls y Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson conquistó más campeonatos que ningún otro entrenador en la historia profesional del deporte. Jackson rápidamente fue bautizado como el «Maestro Zen» por los periodistas deportivos, pero ese apodo lo único que hizo fue redundar en una verdad absoluta: la de un entrenador que inspiraba pero no provocaba, que lideraba a través de despertar retos en todos y cada uno de sus jugadores para erradicar en cada uno de ellos sus egos, miedos e iras. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review "Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselves—is the voice." —Sam Anderson, The New York Times Magazine A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of one of basketball''s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.

"We are AMAZING at the creative side of our industry - the shapes we create, the colours, the texture, the mood. Incredible, revolutionary things are happening in styling chairs across the globe. So what happens when we start looking at our salon businesses? It seems that all of that energy, that creativity, that explosive talent disappears." With contributions from inside and outside the industry, the Hairy Book of Innovation is for anyone who has ever tried to create something new in their business, or struggled with the process of innovation. Phil Jackson is an award-winning salon owner, entrepreneur, consultant and author with a passion for the salon industry. Drawing on 20 years of salon experience, Phil''s writing is informed, direct and imbued with his desire to help salon owners work smarter, sleep more soundly and enjoy the profits they really deserve.

À frente do Chicago Bulls e do Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson ganhou mais campeonatos do que qualquer outro técnico na história do esporte. Fiel a princípios éticos, o autor de Cestas sagradas, que ganha reimpressões sucessivas desde que foi publicado pela Rocco, em 2001, faz agora, em Onze anéis, uma estimulante revisão de sua carreira, dividindo com o leitor os ensinamentos que fizeram dele o maior técnico de basquete de todos os tempos. Um livro motivador para líderes ou aspirantes, para fãs de esporte ou de biografias e para todos que buscam inspiração para trilhar o caminho do sucesso, com uma gestão baseada no vínculo e no respeito entre os integrantes de uma equipe.

"L’OUVRAGE - Best Seller New York Times L’ALCHIMIE D’UNE ÉQUIPE Avec 11 titres de champion NBA, Phil Jackson est l’entraîneur le plus couronné de l’histoire du basket mondial et de l’histoire du sport professionnel. Il surclasse tous les coaches, toutes disciplines confondues. À la tête des Chicago Bulls et des Los Angeles Lakers, son sens du management et son leadership ont forcé le respect de joueurs tels que Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant... Surnommé le « Maître Zen », ce coach est un véritable révélateur et catalyseur de talents ; il sait mener les équipes à la victoire, inciter chaque joueur à donner le meilleur de lui-même en canalisant leur égo, en les aidant à vaincre leurs craintes. Dans ce livre, Phil Jackson décrit comment : Il a conduit des équipes à la victoire avec des joueurs aux capacités très différentes, en les amenant à croire l’un en l’autre pour réussir ensemble. Il a géré Michael Jordan, le plus grand joueur au monde, en l’incitant à adopter un comportement plus altruiste et à faire confiance à ses coéquipiers pour augmenter ses chances de remporter le titre NBA. Il a fait évoluer des joueurs comme Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O’Neal et d’autres personnalités considérées comme « difficiles » pour qu’ils se consacrent à quelque chose de plus grand qu’eux. Il a transformé Kobe Bryant, un adolescent rebelle, en un leader mature d’une équipe championne. Nous connaissons tous les stars légendaires de ces équipes ou nous pensons les connaître. Cet ouvrage fourmille de révélations sur des personnalités fascinantes et sur leur soif de victoire, sur les sources de leur motivation, sur la compétition au plus haut niveau et sur ce que chacun peut apprendre pour révéler le meilleur de soi-même et des autres. ".

"Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review "Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselves—is the voice." —Sam Anderson, The New York Times Magazine A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of one of basketball''s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.

Las memorias del entrenador más laureado de la historia del baloncesto. Prólogo de Antoni Daimiel Durante su exitosa carrera como entrenador de los Chicago Bulls y Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson conquistó más campeonatos que ningún otro entrenador en la historia profesional del deporte. Jackson rápidamente fue bautizado como el «Maestro Zen» por los periodistas deportivos, pero ese apodo lo único que hizo fue redundar en una verdad absoluta: la de un entrenador que inspiraba pero no provocaba, que lideraba a través de despertar retos continuamente en todos y cada uno de sus jugadores para erradicar en cada uno de ellos sus egos, miedos e iras. Esta es la historia de un joven predicador de Dakota del Norte que creció para convertirse en uno de los grandes líderes de nuestra época. En su búsqueda personal de reinvención constante, Jackson exploró muchos caminos, desde la psicología humana hasta la meditación zen practicada por los nativos americanos. En ese proceso, desarrolló un acercamiento hacia el liderazgo basado en la libertad, en la autenticidad y en la necesidad de creer en el trabajo en equipo por encima de todas las cosas.

With a new introduction, Phil Jackson''s modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there''s a lot more to basketball than basketball." --Phil Jackson Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind--not thinking, just doing; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; to put the "me" in service of the "we" -- all lessons applicable to any person''s life, not just a professional basketball player''s. This inspiring book went on to sell more than 400,000 copies. In his new introduction, Jackson explains how the concepts in Sacred Hoops are relevant to the issues facing his current team--and today''s reader.

Hip-hop is here. The beats ring out in our cities. Hip-hop culture is all around us: in the clothes youth wear, in the music they listen to, in the ways they express themselves. It is the language they speak, the rhythm they move to. It is a culture familiar with the hard realities of our broken world; the generation raised with rap knows about the pain. They need to know about the hope. Enter the hip-hop church. Like the culture it rises from, the hip-hop church is relevant and bold. And it speaks to the heart. In this book, pastors Efrem Smith and Phil Jackson show the urgency of connecting hip-hop culture and church to reach a generation with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They give practical ideas from their urban churches and other hip-hop churches about how to engage and incorporate rap, break dancing, poetry and deejays to worship Jesus and preach his Word. Hip-hop culture is shaping the next generation. Ignoring it will not reduce its influence; it will only separate us from the youth moving to its rhythm. How will they hear Christ''s message of truth and hope if we don''t speak their language? And how can we speak their language if we don''t understand and embrace their culture? Hear the beat. Join the beat. Become the beat that brings truth and hope to a hungry, hurting generation.

More than a Game covers the years that follow the one featured in the ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance." After leaving the Bulls at the end of the 1997-1998 season—the year featured in the new ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance"—Phil Jackson had one year off and started to write this book—together with his old friend, fellow player and coach, the basketball novelist Charley Rosen. Then Phil took the LA Lakers coaching job, Rosen followed him there, and by the time they finished writing this book it was 2000 and Phil had won yet another NBA championship, the first of five he would win with his new team. In More than a Game, Jackson and Rosen look backward to their origins as players and coaches, forward to the future of the game of basketball, and linger in the moving target of the present—lavishing page after page on the Triangle Offense and all the ways it reveals the essence of the game of basketball they both love so much. This is Jackson in his prime, transitioning from the Bulls to the Lakers, a master of the art of winning, who would go on to claim more NBA championships, eleven, than any other coach in NBA history. As he writes in More than a Game of his newest championship team: "We won because our fundamentals were sound, because Shaq was so dominant and Kobe was so creative, but we also won because we developed a certain confidence in our ability to win."

Journey to the Ring pairs Phil Jackson, the NBA''s most successful coach, and Andrew D. Bernstein, the NBA''s senior director of photography, in an exciting, behind-the-scenes re-creation of the Los Angeles Lakers'' 2009-10 championship season. Having long built a trust with the NBA''s biggest stars, Bernstein is given access to the Lakers'' practices, team planes, training room, coach''s office, game-day meetings, and off-the-court glimpses. Peek in on Chef Phil preparing a Jackson family Thanksgiving dinner, and more. Jackson, coach of eleven NBA championship teams, gives insight into games, practices, his players, and what he is saying in the huddle. What sets Journey to the Ring apart is the deep appreciation Jackson and Bernstein share for the depth of black-and-white photography, which is elegantly reproduced here in four-color black-and-white processing. It is a look into the eyes of a team that gave L.A. its first NBA Finals'' Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Canastas sagradas es una mirada al interior de la superior sabiduría del trabajo en equipo del [que fue] primer entrenador de los Chicago Bulls, Phil Jackson (ahora entrenador de Los Angeles Lakers). En el corazón de este libro está la filosofía de Jackson sobre el baloncesto consciente y su cruzada de toda una vida para llevar la iluminación al mundo competitivo del deporte profesional. Jackson, uno de los entrenadores con más éxitos en la historia de la NBA, ha desarrollado u nuevo paradigma de liderazgo basado en los principios orientales y en los Native American. En esta biografía inspiradora, repleta de historias de Michael Jordan, Scottie Pipen, Toni Kukoc, Dennos Rodean y otros miembros de los Bulls, Jackson revela cómo respetar al enemigo y ser agresivo sin rabia o violencia; cómo vivir en el momento y mantenerse calmadamente focalizado dentrote la niebla del caos, de manera que el "yo" se convierte en el servidor del "nosotros". Este libro de pensamiento provocador te lleva hasta la mente del hombre – pensador de este entrenador a medida que construye uno de los mejores equipos de todos los tiempos y afronta el inevitable ciclo del cambio, incluyendo el retorno triunfante de Jordan al baloncesto. Canastas sagradas no es sólo para los aficionados al deporte, sino para cualquiera que esté interesado en el potencial del espíritu humano. "Una respuesta seria y refrescante a la falta de espíritu, montada en el dólar de los deportes profesionales modernos". Revista People.

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.

Inside Clubbing puts the spotlight on club culture--in all its sweaty, visceral, and seductive glory. Jackson guides us through the huge spectrum of the club experience, moving from hip-hop clubs to fetish events via queer, trance, Asian, techno, drum ''n'' bass, and sex clubs. Drawing on interviews with clubbers from a variety of backgrounds, he dispels myths and offers new insights into the contemporary clubbing scene. Contrary to popular perception, clubbing is not just for youths: the clubbers in Inside Clubbing range from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties. Many have been on the scene for years and offer a historical perspective on changes over the last decade. Jackson explores the real practice of clubbing first-hand and offers the most balanced and sophisticated understanding of the club scene to date.

This book covers all facets of MJ''s life through insight from his closest friends and intense rivals and through the works of the NBA''s most talented photographers.

He''s coached the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships and led his team to the best regular season record in league history. Still, the spiritual hoop leader known as Phil Jackson operates in the shadow of his superstar students. But that doesn''t mean he has little to say. In this compilation of inimitable quotes, Phil Jackson shares some of his motivational techniques, reflects on his climb to the top, confesses his awe of Michael Jordan, and ponders his plans for the future.