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 I've
known Daniel Negreanu for many years, dating back to when he was "kid" in the poker world. There are few,
if any, poker players with more energy than Daniel. He bounces around like a Mexican jumping bean with three conversations
going at the same time. Attach a turbine to the guy and no more energy shortage.
One of Daniel's interesting traits is his apparent recovery from an early career meltdown similar to what effects many,
many others like him who achieved a lot of success early. Money does not grow on trees. Disrespecting it is to disrespect
the tool of your trade.
One other interesting thing about Daniel is his sponge-like learning style. I've seen, or heard, or talked to Daniel
plenty of times where he discussed a situation he was involved in or heard of, where he tried to figure out the right
way to play in that situation. (The actual hand seldom matters.) It is a constant surprise to me how few poker players
try to improve their game, and their understanding of the game. Daniel is not one of these. He seems fascinated whenever
there is something to be discovered about a poker situation. Its like how someone might like mystery movies. Daniel likes
to discover the mysteries of poker. A good example of this is his role in the "outing" of an Omaha tactic, now
known as "the AK95 thing", mentioned in this
interview.
Here also is an article,
Running Without the Ball, where Daniel and I discuss a common situation that shows poker is much more than making hands.
See Shirley Rosario's
Daniel Negreanu profile and his
official site for more. --
Steve Badger
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