Pearlman, Jeff
Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780358627968
- author:
- Pearlman, Jeff
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.6 x 3.2 centimeters (0.4
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Basketball, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
From the tumultuous partnership between two of the NBA's greatest players, comes a story of rivalry, success, and the unbreakable bond that made it all possible. The Lakers dynasty of the late 1990s and early 2000s was a defining era in modern sports, marked by the intense rivalry between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.
Despite their on-court success, the relationship between Bryant and O'Neal was one of mutual dislike and hostility, with a series of public spats, physical altercations, and repeated threats of trade. Yet, under the guidance of coach Phil Jackson, the two players were able to put aside their differences and achieve greatness, leading the Lakers to three consecutive championships and restoring the franchise to its former glory.
This book is a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most fascinating and successful partnerships in sports history, told by a renowned author who has written extensively on the subject.