An edition of The show (2005)

The show

the inside story of the spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the words of those who lived it

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An edition of The show (2005)

The show

the inside story of the spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the words of those who lived it

1st ed.
  • 0 Ratings
  • 2 Want to read
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The first definitive oral history of the ever-popular L.A. LakersIn The Show, critically acclaimed sportswriter Roland Lazenby brings the story of this charismatic team to life in an unprecedented oral history, featuring such legendary players as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul- Jabbar, and Magic Johnson, along with current stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.Through in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and many other key figures, Lazenby follows the Lakers from their birthplace in 1946 Minneapolis to their eventual successes and failures in Los Angeles, using his flair for storytelling and eye for detail to show you exactly why the 14-time NBA champion Lakers are a celebrated favorite for sports fans all over America.

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McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Pages
468

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Cover of: The Show
The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers
June 25, 2006, American Media International
Audio CD in English - Abridged edition
Cover of: The Show
The Show
2006, McGraw-Hill
Electronic resource in English
Cover of: The show
Cover of: The show
Cover of: The Show
Cover of: The Show
The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers In The Words of Those Who Lived It
December 5, 2005, McGraw-Hill
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Table of Contents

The times of their lives
The Minneapolis Lakers
Shortcut to purgatory
Freeway
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous
Victory
The valley of the seventies
Ignition
Revolution
Redemption
Under pressure
The reckoning
Aftermath
Air balls
When trust was spent
Triangle days
Lifted high, pulled asunder.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 448-450) and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
796.323/64/0979494
Library of Congress
GV885.52.L67 L395 2006

The Physical Object

Pagination
xi, 468 p., [16] p. of plates :
Number of pages
468

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23052149M
Internet Archive
showinsidestoryo00laze
ISBN 10
0071430342
LCCN
2005018571
Library Thing
1579736
Goodreads
2325113

First Sentence

"The man waited quietly in the Detroit airport, a mix of defeat and relief on his face."

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