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Loading... Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynastyby Jeff Pearlman
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"The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined-and collided-to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse"-- No library descriptions found. |
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While I understood there was friction between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, I had no idea how severe and pervasive the rift was. Neither player comes off very well in this book. Bryant in particular comes off as a diva and a huge head case. Bryant was not very well liked in the Laker locker room.
Pearlman also covers the rape case against Kobe Bryant. Bryant never really disputed the testimony of the woman he assaulted, just his intent. Bryant basically got away with rape and did not say any punishment or jail time.
What makes this book so entertaining are the stories from and about various players and coaches during this period. Hard to believe that's so dysfunctional a group and team could win NBA championships – – but they were that talented. (