Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a five-part serialization of “Three-Ring Circus,” Jeff Pearlman’s book about the Lakers era that featured Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Phil Jackson. The book was released Tuesday. Three-Ring Circus Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty Parts1 2 3 4 5 The 1996-97…
‘Three-Ring Circus,’ part 5: Kobe Bryant’s first Lakers season ends with air balls, determination — Daily News
The view from left field 