To The Brink: Stockton Malone And The Utah Jazzs Climb To The Edge Of Glory

By Michael C. Lewis

Book Overview

When the Jazz moved to Utah from New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, nobody could have foreseen the franchise's development from backwater patsy to championship contender. In their first season, the Jazz went 24-58. But with some shrewd draft choices -- including Karl Malone from Louisiana Tech and John Stockton from Gonzaga -- and the smarts of the organization's top men, the Jazz transformed themselves into a top-notch NBA organization.After making it to the Western Conference Finals three times in the previous five years, in 1997 the Jazz finally reached the NBA Finals. Although they lost in six games to the Chicago Bulls -- led by Michael Jordan -- the Jazz garnered invaluable experience. Yet the specter of age, hangs over this team like a cloud; Malone and Stockton are nearly through their middle thirties, and a sense of urgency surrounded their efforts this past season. Coupled with the challenge of facing younger teams -- chiefly the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Shaquille O'Neal and teenage phenom Kobe Bryant -- the Jazz knew they would have their hands full just making the Finals, much less going all the way.In To The Brink,

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684856867
• ISBN13: 9780684856865
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

COULD BE A HISTORY BOOK

Not only does this book give a remarkable description of the 97'/98' season but also a in depth look at the previous seasons and how the Jazz came to be in Utah. It is the best written Jazz book I have ever read and I will read it over and over. Michael Lewis as wrote the book in away that all the memorable moments come rushing back to you as if you were still in front of the T.V. celebrating with your friends. It brings it back to life.

COULD BE A HISTORY BOOK

Not only does this book give a remarkable description of the 97'/98' season but also a in depth look at the previous seasons and how the Jazz came to be in Utah. It is the best written Jazz book I have ever read and I will read it over and over. Michael Lewis has wrote the book in away that all the memorable moments come rushing back to you as if you were still in front of the T.V. celebrating with your friends. It brings it back to life.

Amazing!

This book is a summary of the 97-98 Utah Jazz season; and even as a diehard Jazz fan, I didn't know of some of the sticky situations that went on in their season and what a miracle it was that they made the finals. The whole state of Utah (they're all Jazz fans, right?) needs to read this book; along with any other Jazz fan.

What a book!

I just finished this book and I can't say enough about it. It describes the Jazz's season perfectly! If you get 1 book this year make it this one.

A great overall view on the great Utah Jazz

I bought this book recently and I must say that I love it! The author is honest about the team, writing about the good times, bad times and how players react to all kind of distraction. I strongly recommend this book for all the Jazz fans out there. This is a well written book which alows the reader to travel with the team, hear what they have to say and see how they react to reporters for example. Just buy it.