Money Players

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Summary: great writer, great book
Review: i am a big fan of Armen Keteyian's and i found this book to be among his best! you can always count on the credibility of these writers.there is no hidden agenda, just documented facts. the evolution of sports, along with its history is not forgotten with Mr. Keteyian. today, history is overlooked, for the quick fix. if reality insults you, maybe this book is not for you. but if you enjoy the truth, READ THIS BOOK! when so many sportswriters and broadcasters prefer adulation to pointed questions, this take is refreshing. thank you Mr.Keteyian, and your co-writers, for not being afraid to print your investigation.

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Summary: great writer, great book
Review: I was excited to read the in depth stories to the headlines that the NBA sweeps under the rug. I wasn't able to put it down, read it cover to cover and am saving it to read again soon. Well written and definitely a good subject. Hope there is more soon.

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Summary: Deep Probe Into Sensitive NBA Issues
Review: Page-turning behind-the-scenes analyses of major NBA issues of the 1990's such as the Isaiah Thomas point-shaving scandal, players' union unrest, Micheal Jordan's gambling habits, the murder of his father and other issues the NBA proved to have little interest in investigating much less proving. The title of this book should be "Money League" as David Stern and his puppets are clearly more interested in doing whatever it takes to boost international exposure and television ratings while maximizing revenues, as this book accurately suggests, than doing their best to protect and ensure the compliance of the league's most valuable assets - the players.

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Summary: A very interesting book
Review: This book really goes behind the scenes in the NBA. While Keteyian and Co. certainly don't pull any punches, it might have been nice to see some of the positive things in the NBA discussed. But I guess sensational news is what sells and this book has no shortage of it. The authors talk about David Stern, Michael Jordan's gambling and the murder of his father, the drugs and gambling problems that plague many players, and also about how Joe Smith and his family coped with NBA life. I was really shocked to see how deep the problems with gambling and drugs go. If you are an NBA fan, definitely read this.