Lost its legs in the 4th

Started strong and interesting as we get a look at Andre's youth and history coming up, but ended boring and tiring while he basically airs every grievance he has in life/basketball...His grievances may be valid, it's just not that interesting to listen to.

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You don't need to be a sports fan

I read this because a relative of mine was reading it and I wanted to be able to talk to him about it.

I am really glad I did. It was not a subject I usually spend much time on, but Mr. Iguodala's story from high school to the NBA was fascinating. I have seen him play, so that added another level of interest.
There were aspects about being an athlete at all levels I was completely ignorant about. He was positive about his experiences and the people he worked with. I liked that, it was classy.

So, if you want to wow someone with some deep sports background, well, this is the book for you. Also, I really enjoyed how much fun I had talking with my cousin about it.

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amazing insight

I really enjoyed this book. I really enjoyed here in the struggle not only as an athlete but as a black athlete growing from level to level

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Great listen

Aside from the few name pronunciation blunders, the book gives excellent insight on the life that of a pro basketball player.

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Insightful and entertaining

If you’ve ever wondered about the life of an NBA athlete, this book is for you. Andre explains the feelings, objectification, luxuries, injuries, and cons of being an athlete in the NBA. You could watch a million press interviews with athletes and not begin to grasp a portion of what it means to be in the NBA or just an athlete in general. I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s curious about the life, looking for inspiration, or simply a great autobiography.

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A Basketball Fan

This was a great story. Thank you Andre for the truth behind those coveted walls. Being rich doesn't mean your job is always great, that the powers that be use and abuse the bodies of the players for their benefit and for much higher profit than the money y'all make.
More importantly, thanks for sharing a part of your life with us!

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Thought Provoking

This book tells the story of basketball like I never expected. There is so much nuance to the experience of professional athletes, especially when it comes to race, that I had no idea existed. I love sports and intake it constantly through news, highlights, podcasts, and watching games. This is helping me rethink the stories I'm told and to have a better eye for it myself and the player experience.

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Amazing life lessons to be learned

I so enjoyed this book-Andre has incredible perspective on life, and truly what has both been gained and lost in being an NBA star. After listening to this book, I couldn’t stop thinking about it, I felt like there are many meaningful lessons from his life that can be applied to mine and to those of my children. This book is more than an autobiography, it is an experience.

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Way beyond basketball. Intelligent, thoughtful, an incredible listen!

Who would have known that Andre Iguodala was this insightful and accomplished human being, besides being an highly accomplished and awarded college and NBA basketball player.

Listening to Iguodala’s story is like drinking gullet-comforting smooth whiskey. It goes down easy and warms the body and heart. He never spews platitudes, surfs the waves of political or racial discourse. He’s real, honest and imminently likable.

What an unexpected gift. I bought The Sixth Man because I love basketball. It’s an acquired mistress, picked up at 50 years old, never having touched a ball before. Spent two years on a rec team which tolerated my inept play as I passionately learned the game. Now, nearly 20 years later, at 69, I’m good as some passable high school players, and getting better with each passing year, and feeling the continued wear and tear on every lower joint in my body. Surgeries later, my basket-balling future is short. But, I love this game and will sacrifice much to eke out a few more years on the hardwood.

This book is a joyful combination of basketball reality, the discipline it takes to compete at the highest level, Iguodala’s Black experience, and spiritual living.

It’s been a heartwarming and powerful first “read,” that I’ll come back to again and again. Thank you Andre
Iguodala.

Good story, easy listen

Wish there were more details, have loved Andre since he was a Sixer, he has more story to tell