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Describe the major external conflict and one major internal conflict found in this book.

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Describe the major external conflict and one major internal conflict found in this book.

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Phil Jackson said that many players "tend to lose their equanimity after a certain point as the level of competition rises, because there minds start racing out of control" (pg.116). In other words, players tend to lose their confidence and composure when put up against strong competition, which is one major internal conflict when playing basketball. There are also many different external conflicts involved with the sport of basketball, but Phil Jackson talked most about trying to be a team player. It is hard because you want to see yourself successful, but teammates do not like a selfish player. Basketball is also not a 1 player sport. You have to learn to use everyone unique talent to the fullest advantage, because not everyone can be the best at everything.

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http://www.nba.com/history/finals/19951996.html
Phil Jackson had said that the 1996 was truly the Greatest Season Ever. With so much going on, the Bulls still pulled it all off and won the NBA 1996 Championship. This is just a small part of what was running through the players minds.

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jacksph01.html
These are some of Phil Jackson's very own stats from when he played. The website gives a variety of stats that are quite interesting.

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http://www.espn.com/espnw/news/article/6583956/nba-playoffs-chicago-bulls-constant-reminder-sheri-berto
This link is relevant to the story because it was where the Chicago Bulls practiced at and where the beginning of the story takes place.

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Sacred Hoops is about Phil Jackson and his personal experiences with basketball and words of advice. It shows his approach of being a coach in the NBA, as well as the ups and downs he experienced.

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http://blogs.cofc.edu/pre-america/files/2014/01/white_Buff2.jpg The white buffalo, who ever knew that you could have such deeper meaning than meets the eye. In the story Sacred Hoops, it is said that the white buffalo is most sacred of all animals to the Sioux. The animal is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

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Phil Jackson coached all three of the players picture below: Michael Jordan (on left), Kobe Bryant (in the middle), and Shaquille O'Neal (on right). This is important because the three players are very popular to the basketball community. Basketball is not easy without a coach, just like most sports. Therefore, Phil Jackson had a big role in these three players careers.

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-This picture relates to the book Sacred Hoops because this is where Phil Jackson, the author, played professional basketball at. He started off his NBA career with the New York Knicks from 1967-1978. He then finished off his career with the New Jersey Nets from 1978-1980.

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Describe a significant lesson learned in the piece you read. This lesson could be learned by a character, or could be something the reader is meant to learn. Explain why this lesson is significant.

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Describe a significant lesson learned in the piece you read. This lesson could be learned by a character, or could be something the reader is meant to learn. Explain why this lesson is significant.

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There were so many life lessons in the story Sacred Hoops. Phil Jackson had lots of experience with basketball. He played the game himself and coached some of the best players, such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. He himself said, that through all of his personal experience, the biggest thing he got out of the sport was that "winning is ephemeral," meaning that winning is not everything and is temporary. It does not last forever. Also, in order to succeed, you have to fail. Many of the best today, were not quite so good before all the fame. For example, Michael Jordan himself was cut from his high school team. He was determined and went through with such a strong attitude and now to this day is one of the best basketball players ever. I guess you can say positivity and attitude is everything. You need to have that drive to want to be good, which is what advice stuck to me the most after reading this story.

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I would overall rate the book Sacred Hoops , a 9 out of 10. The book contains many really good lessons and tips that do not only relate to basketball, but life in general. It teaches you how to be successful as a individual and as a team. Yes, this may be a basketball driven book, but the advice can really help anyone. As Phil Jackson said himself, basketball is just a metaphor for life.

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Title : Sacred Hoops              By: Phil Jackson             

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Title : Sacred Hoops              By: Phil Jackson             