"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to
basketball than basketball." -- Phil Jackson"
One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Chicago Bulls head
coach Phil Jackson provides an inside look at the higher wisdom of
teamwork with "Sacred Hoops" -- Jackson's philosophy of mindful
basketball and his lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the
competitive world of professional sports.
A new paradigm of leadership based on Eastern and Native American
principles, Jackson's approach flies in the face of the egoistic,
winner-take-all attitude that has changed the face of American sports.
Rather than winning through intimidation, Jackson -- who describes
himself as a Zen Christian -- stresses awareness, compassion and most of
all selfless team play. Filled with stories about Michael Jordan,
Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc and other members of the Bulls, "Sacred
Hoops" reveals how Jackson directs his players to act with a clear mind;
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, so
that the "me" becomes the servant of the "we."
In "Sacred Hoops, " Jackson takes us inside the mind of the thinking
man's coach as he builds one of the greatest teams of all time. Not just
for sports fans, this inspiring memoir is for anyone interested in the
potential of the human spirit.