A book to read: ":07 Seconds or Less" by Jack McCallum

bmd · May 29, 2016

Sports Illustrated's chief NBA writer, Jack McCallum, only planned to spend the preseason with the Phoenix Suns as an "assistant coach" -- and then write a story about his experiences. Instead, he stayed on with the Suns throughout their exciting and controversial 2005-2006 season. Gaining access to everything from locker-room chats with superstar point guard Steve Nash, to coaches' meetings with maverick coach Mike D'Antoni, McCallum learned what makes this wildly popular, innovative, and international assemblage of talented players and brilliant coaches tick -- making Seven Seconds or Less an all-access look at one of the greatest shows in sports.
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He was allowed access to everything, including sitting in during coaches meetings. If you want to know more about D'Antoni and how he operates and runs a team, this book gives a lot of insight.

Just as an NBA fan it's a good read to get an inside view of an NBA team... but now especially that the Rockets will hire Mike D'Antoni as the head coach.

http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Seconds-Less-Season-Phoenix/dp/0743298136

Carl Herrera · May 29, 2016

Jack McCallum also wrote "Unfinished Business," which prominently features that other Rockets coach, including on its cover:

Hmmm... McCallum's next book is about the 1992 Dream Team. So, when Les fires D'Antoni, the likely successor is... Charles Barkley?

I am a Donut · May 29, 2016

Hadn't heard of it. Thanks for posting. Definitely gong to read.

Jayzers_100 · May 30, 2016

OP, anything that stood out in the book? Did it away your opinion of D'Antoni one way or another?

Dr of Dunk · May 30, 2016

Jayzers_100 said: ↑

OP, anything that stood out in the book? Did it away your opinion of D'Antoni one way or another?
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This thread mentioned a quote from the book, if you're interested and didn't see it already :

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=275186

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