{"product_id":"book-ac13","title":"Sacred Hoops","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Phil Jackson provides an inside look at the higher wisdom of teamwork with \u003ci\u003eSacred Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e—Jackson’s philosophy of mindful basketball and his life-long quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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, \u003ci\u003eSacred Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSacred Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49348269703472,"sku":"BDac13","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/252091-ac13-Square.jpg?v=1734218691","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ac13","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}