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The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780071430340)
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xThe first definitive oral history of the ever popular L.A. Lakers
The L.A. Lakers have long been one of the NBA's most exciting teams. In 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.
Author: Roland Lazenby
ISBN-10: 0071430342
ISBN-13: 9780071430340
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Language: English
Published: 12/26/2005
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.28w x 1.55d
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2005 pg. 1174
Publishers Weekly 10/31/2005 pg. 44
Library Journal 11/15/2005 pg. 73
By Roland Lazenby
xRoland Lazenby is a sportswriter and the author of numerous sports books, including Mindgames: Phil Jackson's Long Strange Journey and Mad Game: The NBA Education of Kobe Bryant. His work has been featured in such publications as Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and many others. He lives in Salem, Virginia.
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