The ‘Command-of-the-Room’ MVPs

Who are the ten most-charismatic alpha-dogs in NBA history?

Brad Callas
Jul 21, 2017 · 10 min read

In The Book of Basketball, Bill Simmons submits a fascinating theory that reinforces Michael Jordan’s unparraleled GOAT-status, i.e., MJ’s ability to “command the room.” Put simply, MJ possessed an immeasurable quality — a mix of charisma, self-confidence, and sheer force of personality — in which he could…

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