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My Life, My Fight: Rising Up from New Zealand to the OKC Thunder
The OKC Thunder's big man shares the unlikely story behind his indomitable sense of determination and his journey from Rotorua, New Zealand to stardom in the NBA.
Steven Adams overcame extreme odds to become a first-round prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. From there he signed a major contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder -- making him New Zealand's highest-paid athlete ever -- and went on to forge a reputation for his intense, physical style of basketball.
Adams takes you inside the draft process from the fascinating whirlwind tour of pre-draft workouts with dozens of teams to the draft itself where dreams are made or dashed and the Gatorade bottles on every table are glued shut. He reveals what it's like to be a rookie in the league, getting pushed around and elbowed -- or worse. He takes the court alongside superstars like Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant; and matches up against legendary big men like Tim Duncan, DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, and Draymond Green. Adams recounts the Thunder's rise through the victories and the heartbreaks and how the resilient team has a bright future ahead.
In this intimate account of his life story so far, the seven-foot center also reflects on his humble upbringing as one of fourteen children, the impact of his father's death when he was just thirteen, the multiple challenges and setbacks he has faced, and what basketball means to him.
Told with warmth, humor, and humility, My Life, My Fight is a gripping account from an emerging superstar.
Steven Adams overcame extreme odds to become a first-round prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. From there he signed a major contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder -- making him New Zealand's highest-paid athlete ever -- and went on to forge a reputation for his intense, physical style of basketball.
Adams takes you inside the draft process from the fascinating whirlwind tour of pre-draft workouts with dozens of teams to the draft itself where dreams are made or dashed and the Gatorade bottles on every table are glued shut. He reveals what it's like to be a rookie in the league, getting pushed around and elbowed -- or worse. He takes the court alongside superstars like Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant; and matches up against legendary big men like Tim Duncan, DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, and Draymond Green. Adams recounts the Thunder's rise through the victories and the heartbreaks and how the resilient team has a bright future ahead.
In this intimate account of his life story so far, the seven-foot center also reflects on his humble upbringing as one of fourteen children, the impact of his father's death when he was just thirteen, the multiple challenges and setbacks he has faced, and what basketball means to him.
Told with warmth, humor, and humility, My Life, My Fight is a gripping account from an emerging superstar.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published October 9, 2018
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February 4, 2021
the man who made me fall in love with thunder basketball!! this book made me laugh out loud and was such a fun read! i loved getting to step into the mind of steven adams and my love for him only grew more through this book
October 14, 2021
4H: Hard Work, Humble, Heartfelt & Hysterically Funny
I bought this book because I absolutely couldn't stand Steven Adams and he had just been traded to my favorite team and I didn't know if I could tolerate him, let alone cheer for him. My impression of him was not good, I thought that he was a dirty player and I thought he looked slovenly & unkempt. I was still holding a grudge from the 2014 playoff game where he got Z-Bo ejected. But he had just been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, my favorite team, and I thought I should at the very least try to learn more about him. Because from watching YouTube videos and reading comments from OKC fans, they really seemed to like him. A lot.
So I downloaded the book, it was only $2.50 & I figured I wouldn't feel bad wasting such a small amount on someone I couldn't stand.
Well. I was wrong. He's not at all like what I thought. Read this book!! It's so, so, so funny (seriously, I burst out laughing at least 10 times) but most of all it's very inspiring (his life story is proof that it takes a village to raise a child) and even though I haven't read any other sports related books so I have nothing to compare it to, this one is really great. I will have no problem at all rooting for Steven Adams. In fact I'm going to buy a customized Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name on it! (and that's going to set me back $135, plus tax). I think he's worth it.
I bought this book because I absolutely couldn't stand Steven Adams and he had just been traded to my favorite team and I didn't know if I could tolerate him, let alone cheer for him. My impression of him was not good, I thought that he was a dirty player and I thought he looked slovenly & unkempt. I was still holding a grudge from the 2014 playoff game where he got Z-Bo ejected. But he had just been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, my favorite team, and I thought I should at the very least try to learn more about him. Because from watching YouTube videos and reading comments from OKC fans, they really seemed to like him. A lot.
So I downloaded the book, it was only $2.50 & I figured I wouldn't feel bad wasting such a small amount on someone I couldn't stand.
Well. I was wrong. He's not at all like what I thought. Read this book!! It's so, so, so funny (seriously, I burst out laughing at least 10 times) but most of all it's very inspiring (his life story is proof that it takes a village to raise a child) and even though I haven't read any other sports related books so I have nothing to compare it to, this one is really great. I will have no problem at all rooting for Steven Adams. In fact I'm going to buy a customized Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his name on it! (and that's going to set me back $135, plus tax). I think he's worth it.
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August 13, 2019Humble and Kind
Who knew Steven Adams was so humble and kind? A NBA player every fan should be proud to cheer. The kiwi will lead the Thunder this year.
Who knew Steven Adams was so humble and kind? A NBA player every fan should be proud to cheer. The kiwi will lead the Thunder this year.
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