the incredible rise and unthinkable fall of Allen Iverson
"Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson was once one of America's most famous athletes: a trendsetter who transcended race, celebrity, and pop culture, and emerged from a troubled past to become one of the most successful and highly compensated athletes in the world. ... 'Not a Game' is a ... look at the factors that led to the rise and fall of a basketball superstar. In doing so, it illuminates the dark side of [the] modern day, multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment culture in which talented players are disposable and all too often success and tragedy wear the same number"--Provided by publisher.
