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.