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Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight
For the first time, Steven Adams shares the story behind his meteoric rise from Rotorua to his emerging stardom in the NBA.
Adams overcame the odds to become a top prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. From there he went on to secure a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder - making him New Zealand's highest-paid sportsperson ever - and forge a reputation for his intense, physical style of basketball.
In this intimate account of his life story so far, the seven-foot centre reflects on his humble upbringing, the impact of his father's death when he was just 13, the multiple challenges and setbacks he has faced, early career-defining moments, and what basketball means to him.
Told with warmth, humour and humility, My Life, My Fight is a gripping account from one of New Zealand's most admired sporting stars.
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August 19, 2018
I have been hearing about Steven Adams for YEARS. My husband and 12 year old son have followed his career obsessively and OKC are apparently 'our' team. After they had both finished fighting over our copy I decided I would see what Steven had to say for himself. I wasn't disappointed! It was a really interesting insight into how hard he has worked, the luck (good and bad) and the support he has had along the way to get where he is today.
The best thing about it though is that it is not a really detailed 'heavy' biography. It is concise and entertaining and therefore accessible to younger teenage fans or anyone else who might be put off by a really heavy biography. There is a waiting list already in the school library!
The best thing about it though is that it is not a really detailed 'heavy' biography. It is concise and entertaining and therefore accessible to younger teenage fans or anyone else who might be put off by a really heavy biography. There is a waiting list already in the school library!
March 3, 2019
As a big OKC Thunder fan, I enjoyed this book very much! But I think any NBA fan (or any sports fan, for that matter) would also enjoy reading about Steven Adams’s journey from New Zealand to the NBA. His background and motivations are so inspirational. And I love his explanation of part of the title (“My Fight”) at the end of the book.
December 16, 2018
This is the biography of one of my favorite players of my favorite team in the NBA, so I'm biased. That said, Adams' journey is pretty interesting, being born the last of 14 siblings in a small town from New Zeland, and ending up as one of the best big men of his generation, with a 100 million dollars contract. The prose is straightforward (thanks his friend Madeleine Chapman, who actually wrote the book), and since Adams is bluntly pragmatic and to the point, as well as funny, the book is a breeze to read. A really amusing biography, with many lessons from a young and proud kiwi that sounds a lot older than he really is.
December 13, 2024
Sentimental listen for me (though the wounds from 2016 are still sore). Just a great, lovable guy. Fun to cheer for. Here’s to Steven Adams!
January 15, 2024
I really enjoyed this. The ghost writer captures his voice well, to the extent I laughed out loud a few times at some of his statements. I could relate to his early years growing up in Rotorua and coming from a large family. I got a bit lost in the basketball speak at times, but was so interesting to learn how he got to the NBA. It would have been interesting to read a bit more about the work he does back in NZ to pay his success forward though. That seemed a bit tacked on at the end with not a lot of detail. Definitely worth a read though!
July 30, 2018
Really well done - this is a delightful read from start to finish. Even if you know nothing about basketball it's still fascinating as you learn what motivates Steven Adams.
February 9, 2019
Not a reader of sport books, but I really enjoyed this. A story very much written for the reader not the writer. Steven shared enough of his childhood and personality while still retaining privacy in things that matter to him in his life. He seems like a really decent guy that has come from little and worked hard to be where he is today, without forgetting the help he had along the way and enjoying being able to pay it forward. I really gained an appreciation for the workload required to be at the top of your game in a highly contested sport like basketball. Another great role model that makes you proud he’s a kiwi!
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June 10, 2021Steven Adams Talks about his rise from Rotorua to the NBA, He also talks about all of the challenges through out the way like his Dad Passing away at a young age, And then his siblings that he had never met had come to raise him and make him into the person that he is today. I really enjoyed the book finding it quite inspiring from a young boy from New Zealand as well and that you can do anything when you put the grit and determination I really recomened this book.
August 22, 2018
Funny, serious, technical and anecdotal - a lovely read. I'm not a basketball fundi but I learnt a lot and now appreciate the hard work ethic and determination that he has always had. He comes across as very humble and gives back to his community. A great role model for all New Zealand children.
July 27, 2019
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. I am a huge Thunder fan but not necessarily a huge Steven Adams fan, nothing against him but our personalities don’t really match. Anyway, I feel like I know him better and have a higher opinion of him. It gave me a bit of insight into the life of the NBA player.
April 2, 2020
A truly inspiring story. I couldn’t put this book down. Steven has been my favorite player in the NBA for a long time but after reading this and seeing where he came from and what he has achieved is simply amazing
August 28, 2018
3.75 stars. I admire Steven Adams greatly and I found this honest account quite absorbing. In fact, I now want to watch some basketball and put all my new-found knowledge to the test!
January 31, 2022
Very interesting details from his childhood. The media definitely portray something else. A solid read and an interesting insight into the NBA from a kiwi perspective.
July 13, 2024
Steven Adams is awesome. Loved this book
May 31, 2024
This book by Steven is probably one of the best book I've read about in a long time. This story shows how much work he had to put in to make it all the way to the NBA. *SPOILER* In the book he talks about how is family was poor and he struggled growing up. Then with his father gone it was hard for their family to grow up. He is one of 18 siblings in his family. The book really shows the reality of life as a young kid. He had to basically do adult work as a young kid. The book also can be seen as an immigrant story. He grew up in New Zealand and had to immigrant to the United States to play basketball in the NBA. Not having any connections in America he had to find ways to survive in a new country. Soon he was able to make it big in the NBA going to the championship round and getting payed big money. He was able to then support his family. Overall the book shows the deep insight of how life was growing up struggling.
August 14, 2018
Fantastic easy to read story from a very humble athlete. Even if your not interested in basketball it’s a great read from start to finish. His honesty and realness drew me in from the beginning.
June 10, 2021
This book is a very good read if you want read the real life a player that got out of hardships of poverty plus if you live in New Zealand then you can relate to the places and the way that some families dynamics work.
May 12, 2019
Most sports biographies are fairly typical in terms of narrative trajectory, and as a result generally quite boring. Not this one. Steven Adams is not your typical NBA story.
He claims to have not even seen an NBA game before he played in one, a fact that on its own makes him as unique a case the league has ever seen.
Adams has a laidback personality and self-deprecating wit that lends itself to some great storytelling. He pulls no punches as he offers his take on teammates both current and former, as well as opponents and the state of US as he sees it.
He seemingly has no ego, he views himself as a worker and servant to the game and his team.
Really enjoyed My Life, My Fight, and I hope he writes another one when his pro career wraps up, as I think his insight is very valuable.
He claims to have not even seen an NBA game before he played in one, a fact that on its own makes him as unique a case the league has ever seen.
Adams has a laidback personality and self-deprecating wit that lends itself to some great storytelling. He pulls no punches as he offers his take on teammates both current and former, as well as opponents and the state of US as he sees it.
He seemingly has no ego, he views himself as a worker and servant to the game and his team.
Really enjoyed My Life, My Fight, and I hope he writes another one when his pro career wraps up, as I think his insight is very valuable.
September 11, 2018
A good insight on the guy. I found it a bit simple, but that would work well for a more general audience and would be very readable for young people which is probably the point. Definately worth a read
February 18, 2020
I had no idea Steven Adams's My Life, My Fight (MLMF) even existed until hearing him on Zach Lowe's podcast. The pod was excellent with Adams's humor coming through and as a basketball book consumer, I decided to give his book a read.
MLMF wrapped up in May 2018 and published in the US in October of that year so Adams was only 24 at the time. That's a lot of life still to be lived and yet he tells a compelling story over 270-some-odd pages.
In a lot of ways, the direct plainness of Adams's approach to life and his pursuits reminds me of the tone of Larry Bird's Drive and there are similarities between the two. Both grew up in smaller, rural-type areas with multiple siblings. Both lost fathers at young ages (Bird's dad to suicide, Adams's to illness). Where they deviate is their willingness to probe the grief of their loss. Bird mentions it without going into the impact, the pain, the process. Adams acknowledges an aimlessness that accompanied his loss and writes plainly, but with feeling about missing his dad. It's a touching theme that cuts through MLMF in a way that significantly departs from the Bird comparison.
But both players are somewhat nonchalant in their path which isn't to say entitled or unaware. Rather, both journeys unfold matter of factly: Adams starts playing organized basketball, excels through a burning work ethic that he describes as "my fight," his pursuit to keep getting better, is offered a scholarship at Pittsburgh, arrives in the US, doesn't enjoy PITT, but is still impressive enough to get drafted in the top-15 (a massive accomplishment), and becomes a household NBA name. There are a ton of details that fill the journey and make for an engaging read and maybe it's because I'm so far outside of that reality that I kept looking for a pinch me moment that never quite happened. And Bird's story unfolds similarly: Coach needed me to score more, so I scored more - well, ok.
What I missed out on was an articulation of Adams about his love for the game. It never quite manifested in a clear explanation of how and why basketball. The emphasis was much more on the process of hard work and improvement. The "my fight" concept almost acts as a mantra/philosophy that drives his life, but he doesn't quite articulate until the very end of the story.
His whole life story unfolds against the backdrop of a family life that included 13 siblings, several of who were taller than 6-9, an Olympian shot putting sister, a colorful support system that pretty much took Adams under their collective wing and supported (materially, emotionally) his basketball pursuits, and an NBA supporting cast featuring Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, Russell Westbrook, Andre Roberson, Enes Kanter, and others.
Fun, funny, touching, authentic, basketball.
MLMF wrapped up in May 2018 and published in the US in October of that year so Adams was only 24 at the time. That's a lot of life still to be lived and yet he tells a compelling story over 270-some-odd pages.
In a lot of ways, the direct plainness of Adams's approach to life and his pursuits reminds me of the tone of Larry Bird's Drive and there are similarities between the two. Both grew up in smaller, rural-type areas with multiple siblings. Both lost fathers at young ages (Bird's dad to suicide, Adams's to illness). Where they deviate is their willingness to probe the grief of their loss. Bird mentions it without going into the impact, the pain, the process. Adams acknowledges an aimlessness that accompanied his loss and writes plainly, but with feeling about missing his dad. It's a touching theme that cuts through MLMF in a way that significantly departs from the Bird comparison.
But both players are somewhat nonchalant in their path which isn't to say entitled or unaware. Rather, both journeys unfold matter of factly: Adams starts playing organized basketball, excels through a burning work ethic that he describes as "my fight," his pursuit to keep getting better, is offered a scholarship at Pittsburgh, arrives in the US, doesn't enjoy PITT, but is still impressive enough to get drafted in the top-15 (a massive accomplishment), and becomes a household NBA name. There are a ton of details that fill the journey and make for an engaging read and maybe it's because I'm so far outside of that reality that I kept looking for a pinch me moment that never quite happened. And Bird's story unfolds similarly: Coach needed me to score more, so I scored more - well, ok.
What I missed out on was an articulation of Adams about his love for the game. It never quite manifested in a clear explanation of how and why basketball. The emphasis was much more on the process of hard work and improvement. The "my fight" concept almost acts as a mantra/philosophy that drives his life, but he doesn't quite articulate until the very end of the story.
His whole life story unfolds against the backdrop of a family life that included 13 siblings, several of who were taller than 6-9, an Olympian shot putting sister, a colorful support system that pretty much took Adams under their collective wing and supported (materially, emotionally) his basketball pursuits, and an NBA supporting cast featuring Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, Russell Westbrook, Andre Roberson, Enes Kanter, and others.
Fun, funny, touching, authentic, basketball.
August 20, 2018
Really enjoyable and easy read about the life and career so far of Steven Adams. Written in Steve's trademark voice, Madeleine Chapman did a great job of structuring this in an easy to read format that makes it hard to put down.
Was a fascinating look at his upbringing and journey to make the league. The first half of the book was much more interesting, particularly his experiences around being at Pitt and the early stages of moving to America.
Probably the only area that I was a little disappointed in was the lack of details around his feelings for other players in the league and the majority of his teammates. There were also major moments that were either missed entirely or glanced over to seemingly add as little controversy as possible (e.g. the Kevin Durant departure).
While there were a few statements thrown in which added some controversy, most of the honesty was based around humorous observations and I have to say I would have loved a little more focus on his feelings on people such as LeBron or Kobe who weren't even mentioned.
However, the first half of the book was incredibly eye opening and I learnt a lot about his upbringing and journey to the league in which he does a great job of making it clear how much help he received and how great a community he ended up a part of in Wellington. The book was very easy to read, hugely enjoyable and I would highly recommend to any basketball fan and any Kiwi!
Was a fascinating look at his upbringing and journey to make the league. The first half of the book was much more interesting, particularly his experiences around being at Pitt and the early stages of moving to America.
Probably the only area that I was a little disappointed in was the lack of details around his feelings for other players in the league and the majority of his teammates. There were also major moments that were either missed entirely or glanced over to seemingly add as little controversy as possible (e.g. the Kevin Durant departure).
While there were a few statements thrown in which added some controversy, most of the honesty was based around humorous observations and I have to say I would have loved a little more focus on his feelings on people such as LeBron or Kobe who weren't even mentioned.
However, the first half of the book was incredibly eye opening and I learnt a lot about his upbringing and journey to the league in which he does a great job of making it clear how much help he received and how great a community he ended up a part of in Wellington. The book was very easy to read, hugely enjoyable and I would highly recommend to any basketball fan and any Kiwi!
January 28, 2021
Steven Adams is one of the NBA players that don’t complain. He is a tough strong player in the league. All on the internet you see people talking about him and complimenting him because of his work ethic and his dedication to the game of basketball. I love this autobiography because we get to get deeper into the life of one of the toughest professional players there is. I am so fascinated with his journey from New Zealand to the NBA. The title “My Life, My Fight,” really brings out a feeling of curiosity because you start to think, what really happened during his journey to make him title the book like that.
I highly recommend reading this book. I think that the things that motivated Steven Adams to work hard to make it to the NBA would really have a huge impact on other people especially the people that are in a similar situation that he was in. College athletes should really read this as well because once they get to the point where they are getting looked at by professional teams they need to know the process and what it takes to make it there. Steven Adams goes on to explain the process and all of the workouts and other things that he had to go through with different teams that were interested in drafting him. This book is really a masterpiece that deserves a lot of attention!!
I highly recommend reading this book. I think that the things that motivated Steven Adams to work hard to make it to the NBA would really have a huge impact on other people especially the people that are in a similar situation that he was in. College athletes should really read this as well because once they get to the point where they are getting looked at by professional teams they need to know the process and what it takes to make it there. Steven Adams goes on to explain the process and all of the workouts and other things that he had to go through with different teams that were interested in drafting him. This book is really a masterpiece that deserves a lot of attention!!
October 3, 2018
Probably one of the better sports biographies I have read for a while,” My life, my fight” is the story so far, of Steven Adams –New Zealand’s highest paid sportsperson ever. Now if you have never heard of Adams – where have you been? Even I have heard of him and I don’t follow sports at all! He is a professional basketball player currently under contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is kind of like his ‘rags to riches’ story. Adams grew up in Rotorua, the youngest of 14 children. He was just 13 when his father died and this had a huge impact on him. Luckily his older brothers and sisters stepped up – they got him into a school in Wellington and this is where he started to get into basketball. He met some amazing people who helped out with getting him to and from school and to training sessions, people who offered coaching, training and fundraising etc. It would be fair to say that he probably wouldn’t be where he is today without that amazing love and support. As well as describing his humble beginnings, Adams also recounts his meteoric rise to stardom in the NBA. His play-by-play accounts of some of the more stand out games of his career are so evocative and gripping that they pretty much had me on my feet. A gripping read told with warm and humour
November 8, 2018
Call me biased! I love the NBA! I also think I'm going to #ThunderUp!
I'm a train reader and I need to do something other than stare at my phone the whole trip to and from work (the irony of writing this post).
Steven Adams was that one kid in your class who was talented and full of passion but didn't know what his hard work and determination would unfold in his life. He needed a nudge to push him in the right direction. He's the type of person who trusts everyone and gives them a chance to prove it but at the same timr he's so down-to-earth and humbling.
He's open-minded and I love that he ends his fight saying that the NBA is not his end goal, there's always room for improvement.
This is a testimony to everyone who has succeeded and made something out of nothing.
As much of an NBA fan I am, what I loved most about this read was that it wasn't a stat heavy book just about basketball. His life story is an inspiration for anyone needing confidence.
He really does bring in the family part of his culture in his story by inviting us to be part of his emotional, physical and mental journeys.
I could not find myself putting down this book. Do yourself a favour and read his remarkable life story! You will not regret it!
I'm a train reader and I need to do something other than stare at my phone the whole trip to and from work (the irony of writing this post).
Steven Adams was that one kid in your class who was talented and full of passion but didn't know what his hard work and determination would unfold in his life. He needed a nudge to push him in the right direction. He's the type of person who trusts everyone and gives them a chance to prove it but at the same timr he's so down-to-earth and humbling.
He's open-minded and I love that he ends his fight saying that the NBA is not his end goal, there's always room for improvement.
This is a testimony to everyone who has succeeded and made something out of nothing.
As much of an NBA fan I am, what I loved most about this read was that it wasn't a stat heavy book just about basketball. His life story is an inspiration for anyone needing confidence.
He really does bring in the family part of his culture in his story by inviting us to be part of his emotional, physical and mental journeys.
I could not find myself putting down this book. Do yourself a favour and read his remarkable life story! You will not regret it!
January 17, 2021
So there is this episode of the Simpsons, where Lisa is in charge of the school's yearbook, it is the episode where Lisa ends up reinvents herself at the beach to be a cool kid much to Bart'shorror, during this eposide, there is this scene where all the school kids are signing each other's yearbook, the camera pans to a long line of people in line for Bart to write a meaningful line in their book, the camera moves to Barts writing "see ya" and a girl stating with gushing tones " he writes like people talk '
And that my friends is what Steven Adams: My life, My fight, is like. Like Adams is speaking to you.
Steven Adams is not your typical basketball star, sure a lot of starts come from poverty like Adam's did but when he made it to the big time (NBA) and all that money it didn't really change him. He was and still is driven by hard work and the simple things of life.
This is a well-written, insightful biography that takes you on Adma's life journey from New Zealand to the US, from the struggle to find identity and finding out who and why he is.
It is well worth the read.
And that my friends is what Steven Adams: My life, My fight, is like. Like Adams is speaking to you.
Steven Adams is not your typical basketball star, sure a lot of starts come from poverty like Adam's did but when he made it to the big time (NBA) and all that money it didn't really change him. He was and still is driven by hard work and the simple things of life.
This is a well-written, insightful biography that takes you on Adma's life journey from New Zealand to the US, from the struggle to find identity and finding out who and why he is.
It is well worth the read.
August 25, 2018
NBA and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball star Steven Adams is a Kiwi who has become a superstar in New Zealand over the past couple of years. Plus he earned more than any other local sports-person over the past twelve months. All of the above couldn't have, wouldn't have, happened if Steven wasn't blessed with the remarkably down-to-earth personality that he has.
In "My Life, My Fight" Steven Adams displays this attitude in spades and make it a must-read for both parents of aspiring sports youngsters, whatever their goal is, and for the young as well. Steven wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, although a seven foot plus body does have its advantages. But it's his grit, determination that have separated him from even other big men in what is a fast, furious and unforgiving game.
Not only does this book make a great read but its also pertinent to note that Adams has just used some of his precious off-season time to run a hugely popular series of coaching clinics across New Zealand. There is only one Steven Adams, read the book and you'll agree.
In "My Life, My Fight" Steven Adams displays this attitude in spades and make it a must-read for both parents of aspiring sports youngsters, whatever their goal is, and for the young as well. Steven wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, although a seven foot plus body does have its advantages. But it's his grit, determination that have separated him from even other big men in what is a fast, furious and unforgiving game.
Not only does this book make a great read but its also pertinent to note that Adams has just used some of his precious off-season time to run a hugely popular series of coaching clinics across New Zealand. There is only one Steven Adams, read the book and you'll agree.
December 24, 2018
Wish I could give it a million stars, but five will have to do.
It’s a fast read, and it maintains Adams’s distinct voice throughout—which is the book’s best attribute.
I don’t think you’d have to be a basketball fan to enjoy it—in fact, the book comes complete with a basketball glossary at the end, and Adams’s narration does a good job of explaining the game, too.
I enjoyed the last 1/3 of the book which details Adams’s seasons as an NBA player. However, by far the most valuable sections are the parts that detail his childhood, his family, his training as a youth, and the multitude of friends and coaches that helped him along his journey.
I guess I just love the way Adams talks about basketball. It wasn’t for fun. It wasn’t a game. He was passionate about the self-improvement, first and foremost. And he put in the work, accordingly.
With the book, you get a sense of how many hours (and hours and hours) of work go into a 19 year-old being drafted into the world’s best basketball league. It’s a message that I’m excited to share with the teenagers I teach.
Thunder UP!
It’s a fast read, and it maintains Adams’s distinct voice throughout—which is the book’s best attribute.
I don’t think you’d have to be a basketball fan to enjoy it—in fact, the book comes complete with a basketball glossary at the end, and Adams’s narration does a good job of explaining the game, too.
I enjoyed the last 1/3 of the book which details Adams’s seasons as an NBA player. However, by far the most valuable sections are the parts that detail his childhood, his family, his training as a youth, and the multitude of friends and coaches that helped him along his journey.
I guess I just love the way Adams talks about basketball. It wasn’t for fun. It wasn’t a game. He was passionate about the self-improvement, first and foremost. And he put in the work, accordingly.
With the book, you get a sense of how many hours (and hours and hours) of work go into a 19 year-old being drafted into the world’s best basketball league. It’s a message that I’m excited to share with the teenagers I teach.
Thunder UP!
October 22, 2018
For basketball fans, this is a must-read. Steven Adams gives readers an in-depth account of what it takes to get to the NBA, and the hard work required to stay there. This isn't just about basketball, though. This is about life. What happens when you have nothing but a dream? Are you willing to put in countless hours of hard work to earn an opportunity? Are you brave enough to venture into situations that might embarrass you? Will you give up when you stumble? If you see someone else who needs help, will you extend a hand?
Steven Adams knows the answers to these questions. He's fought through loss and grief to get where he is today, but his fight isn't over. Even now, he aspires to improve, to get better on the court, to educate himself and push himself to become a better man, a better person. And within the text of this story, he reveals a wonderful sense of humor that makes this book highly entertaining.
Steven Adams knows the answers to these questions. He's fought through loss and grief to get where he is today, but his fight isn't over. Even now, he aspires to improve, to get better on the court, to educate himself and push himself to become a better man, a better person. And within the text of this story, he reveals a wonderful sense of humor that makes this book highly entertaining.
March 4, 2019
There is a line from this book that I will take with me forever. "More than titles, more than money, what really counts is the confidence you have in your teammates, and that they have in you."
Part of me wonders if it would have been more appropriate if Steven Adams wrote this book after winning a title. But then again, there is beauty in the struggle, and we have already seen how far he has come. Even if he never ends up as an NBA champion when all is said and done, he is already a bonafide winner in every sense of the word.
However, some fact-checking is in order. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 57 games during the 2015-2016 regular season, not 55. The Oklahoma City Thunder also defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2012 Western Conference Finals. This is contrary to a statement made that the Thunder had never defeated the Spurs in a playoff series prior to the 2016 Western Conference Semifinals.
To sum it up, Chapter 17 of this autobiography speaks the truth.
Part of me wonders if it would have been more appropriate if Steven Adams wrote this book after winning a title. But then again, there is beauty in the struggle, and we have already seen how far he has come. Even if he never ends up as an NBA champion when all is said and done, he is already a bonafide winner in every sense of the word.
However, some fact-checking is in order. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 57 games during the 2015-2016 regular season, not 55. The Oklahoma City Thunder also defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2012 Western Conference Finals. This is contrary to a statement made that the Thunder had never defeated the Spurs in a playoff series prior to the 2016 Western Conference Semifinals.
To sum it up, Chapter 17 of this autobiography speaks the truth.
January 17, 2022
He looks like Aquaman and is great for a funny Kiwi-euphemism during post game interviews. Now that he is a Memphis Grizzly, physically intimidating (or annoying) other teams, he has become one of my favorites. I found out about his book and had to have a look.
It is dated. He spends the whole final 3rd of the book gushing about the OKC Thunder who he played for 2 teams ago. His life story is very interesting. He is a “brown skinned” minority in New Zealand being of Maori and Tongan decent, but as he says, he is a Euro white guy in the NBA. Very interesting perspectives on life.
He is tough guy that I hated for years when he was on rival teams, but with his recent trade to the Grizz, plus my new knowledge of his life and accomplishments, I will be a Steven Adams fan going forward regardless of his team affiliation.
It is dated. He spends the whole final 3rd of the book gushing about the OKC Thunder who he played for 2 teams ago. His life story is very interesting. He is a “brown skinned” minority in New Zealand being of Maori and Tongan decent, but as he says, he is a Euro white guy in the NBA. Very interesting perspectives on life.
He is tough guy that I hated for years when he was on rival teams, but with his recent trade to the Grizz, plus my new knowledge of his life and accomplishments, I will be a Steven Adams fan going forward regardless of his team affiliation.
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