The Last Season

A Team in Search of Its Soul

By: Phil Jackson

Narrated by: Stephen Hoye

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.

great read

the story was good alot of insight on the lakers. Kobe really surprised me how arrogant he was. he was the one who split shaq and Phill away.

If you are Laker fan, this is a must read!

Insightful book on the infamous 2003-2004 Lakers team. The Dream team that lost their way. Fascinating!

learn the names and the game

This is an excellent story, however, the narrator didn't do his homework. Many of the names are prnounced wrong (Turk-a-glue, No-wits-ki) and all of the African-American athletes have voices like high jazz saxophone players. Come on - at least get someone who has respect for the game to read this book, or at minimum, some one who will learn to pronounce the words properly.

Great Book!

Great book especially for today. Incredible insight on how Kobe was during that season. Especially now since his passing. Great look at how Phil Jackson perceives things. Giving critical feedback and perspective on things without necessarily sounding like a sore loser.

Last Season

Although I live in the LA area, I am not a Laker fan. In spite of
this, I really enjoyed Jackson's chronical of a season I did not
follow. His description of the travils of coaching provide a good
insight into the profession.
This book has not converted me into a basketball fan; however, I am
a fan of Phil Jackson and hope he goes back into coaching or writes
another book.