Summary

In the chapter “Deliverance,” the Lakers finally get a chance to play the Celtics in a championship again. Jackson describes the last loss to the Celtics and the humiliation Jackson’s team endured. Next, Jackson describes a little of the background between the Celtics and the Lakers. Jackson backtracks to talk about his players for the 2009-10 season. He mentions he and Kobe begin to strengthen their bond after Kobe’s knee begins bothering him. Jackson eases up on Kobe during practice, a move that Kobe takes as personal concern. He writes with pride that Kobe has said that he learned the majority of what he knows about leadership from watching Jackson.

When the Lakers beat the Celtics, Jackson says the win is satisfying not only because he is able to add another ring to his collection...