Summary

In the chapter “The Last Dance,” Jackson writes about how he used Dave DeBusschere’s advice about not letting his dislike for a person get in the way of the team’s goals. In Jackson’s case the person he dislikes is Jerry Krause. Jackson is trying to negotiate a higher salary in the midst of player conflicts, including one with Scottie. Although he needs foot surgery, Scottie delays the surgery and plays a charity game to get back at Krause because Krause is threatening to sue him over the issue. Krause makes a remark to the media that players and coaches weren’t the ones to win games. Although Krause tries to correct his mistake, the Bulls players are furious. To make matters worse, Krause tells Jackson that year with the Bulls will be his last...