The Jordan Rules
by Sam Smith, Doug Grud
The Jordan Rules by Sam Smith, Doug Grud holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 11.1K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 384 pages.
About The Jordan Rules
Sam Smith’s seminal, New York Times bestselling “eye-opener” (The San Diego Union-Tribune) on Michael Jordan and the 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls team—perfect for fans of ESPN’s hit documentary series The Last Dance. This is the book that changed the way the world viewed Michael Jordan, while delivering nonstop excitement, tension, and thrills. The Jordan Rules chronicles the season that changed everything for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. After losing in the playoffs to the “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons for three consecutive years, the Bulls finally broke through and swept the Pistons in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals, on the way to their first NBA championship. Celebrated sportswriter Sam Smith was there for the entire ride. He reveals a candid and provocative picture of Michael Jordan during the season in which his legacy began to be defined, and seeks to figure out what drove him. The Jordan Rules covers everything from his stormy relationships with his coaches and teammates and power struggles with management—including verbal attacks on general manager Jerry Krause and tantrums against coach Phil Jackson—to Jordan’s obsessions with becoming the leading scorer, and his refusal to pass the ball in the crucial minutes of big games. Jordan’s teammates also tell their side of the story, from Scottie Pippen, to Horace Grant, to Bill Cartwright. And Phil Jackson—the former flower child who blossomed into one of the NBA’s top motivators and finally found a way to coax Jordan and the Bulls to their first title—is studied up close. “Smith takes us into the locker room, aboard the team plane and team bus, and seats us on the bench during games. Sometimes, books reflecting on a team’s success don’t reach the personal level with the people who made it happen: The Jordan Rules does” (Associated Press). Discover the team behind the man, and the man behind the living legend, in this intense, fascinating inside story of the incomparable Michael Jordan.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sam Smith, Doug Grud |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Genres | Sports, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Business |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,148 |
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What genre is The Jordan Rules?
The Jordan Rules is categorized as Sports, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Jordan Rules worth reading?
Based on 11.1K reader ratings, The Jordan Rules has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Jordan Rules?
The Jordan Rules has 384 pages.
Who wrote The Jordan Rules?
The Jordan Rules was written by Sam Smith, Doug Grud. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for The Jordan Rules?
The ISBN-13 for The Jordan Rules is 9780671796660.0.
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