Book description
The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille OâNeal combinedâand collidedâto help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse
In the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other theâŚ
Why read it?
1 author picked Three-Ring Circus as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As avid readers and sports lovers likely already know, Pearlman is an amazing storyteller, and he perfectly captures the drama and craziness surrounding the Lakers dynasty from 1996-2004, defined by the dynamic duo of Kobe and Shaq.
This book is packed with details and insightsâgleaned from hundreds of interviews and extremely in-depth reportingâthat kept me engaged from start to finish.
From Alex's list on The most engrossing sports books that take you behind the scenes.
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