More Than a Game

I breezed through this short book and enjoyed much of the book. This is written before the start of the 2000-20001 series after the Lakers had one the previous season title. I really enjoy learning more about Phil Jackson and his approach to basketball and life. I will pick up more of his biographie......more

Enjoyed this one on Phil Jackson, probably the best NBA coach of all time. Didn't learn a whole lot about him as I've read two books on Jackson already, but this one had the backdrop of the 1999-2000 season, Jackson's first title with the Lakers, the first of five with the team. Was run to relive th......more

Classic PJ. Didn't really enjoy the parts with the co-author, but there wasn't that many of them.......more

For anyone wishing to understand the game of basketball and/or an in-depth look at the Lakers' championship runs during the early 2000s, you will not be disappointed. Especially as a Lakers fan, I learned more about the early 2000s Lakers and overall enjoyed this book. I recommend this book. "More th......more

I loved Jackson's outlook on things. I loved the way he appreciated all that made him the person he is, and the way he knew his players. He appreciated them and all their good qualities and flaws in a way I found rather moving. I enjoyed Charley's input and learning about his background. He has a wa......more