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Simply put, this is the finest examination of the true nature of a league and its players that has ever been put down in written word, for any sport. It is peppered with hilarious comparisons of statistics and player personality types, but the deep analysis of the driving force behind many of these individuals and their perception in the league and media is pure genius.
I have never seen another book that takes such a unique point of view and communicates it so effectively. Truly an amazing accomplishment.
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Simply put, this is the finest examination of the true nature of a league and its players that has ever been put down in written word, for any sport. It is peppered with hilarious comparisons of statistics and player personality types, but the deep analysis of the driving force behind many of these individuals and their perception in the league and media is pure genius.I have never seen another book that takes such a unique point of view and communicates it so effectively. Truly an amazing accomplishment.
(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)