Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
by Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty · Hyperion
Memoir by NBA coach Phil Jackson on how he led the Chicago Bulls, blending Zen Buddhism, Lakota teachings and the triangle offense. It shows how mindfulness, selfless teamwork and managing star players shaped championship teams, offering principles for coaching and leading groups.
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