jkennedy9472 's review for:

Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP by Mirin Fader

4.25

funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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Mirin Fader lays out an unlikely, hollywood-esque story of the rise of Giannis from living in poverty in Greece to the top of the NBA as a two-time MVP of the league. This is a look at how Giannis is Giannis. How Milwaukee was the perfect city to fit his blue collar work ethic and humbleness. It's about how family is the most important thing to him, and where you come from doesn't define you but can be a spring board to fight for a better life. Mirin Fader does hundreds of interviews far and wide to cast the largest possible net. Reading some sections of the games Giannis played, I remember being there, sitting in my seat, cheering and  watching it unfold. Now, though, I have more perspective. I am even more in awe of Giannis and his family. Cause at the end of it all, Ione major takeaway for me from this book is that nothing else matters if your family is not there supporting you, and you lifting them up too.