The Last Season. Signed by Phil Jackson. First Edition, First Printing. Penguin. New York, 2004.

Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches of all time. He was an NBA player for twelve seasons and won two championships with the New York Knicks, but his legacy is truly tied to his coaching. He was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998. They won six championships. Jackson went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2011. They won five championships. His eleven NBA championships is the most of any head coach in history. He also holds the record for most playoff wins of any head coach. In The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul, Phil Jackson recounts the 2003-2004 season with the LA Lakers. It was the dynasty’s last year–a season full of the greatest highs and lows, capped by a championship loss to the Detroit Pistons. Coach Jackson is candid about managing his all-stars–Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neil, Karl Malone, and Gary Payton. Co-authored with Michael Arkush, The Last Season is also a polished narrative. It reveals much about Jackson’s talent for leading exceptional players and steering a team to greatness.

This first edition, first printing is signed by Jackson on the title page. It is in fine condition. In the original quarter cloth, fine. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, fine.

A fine signed first edition by Coach Phil Jackson.