[ky70]

I personally don't believe that the way a few guys can read players with sometimes sick accuracy can be taught to very many people...so I wouldn't have that as my #1 desired trait in a mentor.

[bigjohn]

Originally Posted by OnTheButton

Daniel Negreanu, Layne Flack, or Phil Laak.

No they may not be the BEST, but their personalities certainly are.

All three are positive at the table and exhibit respect and seem to be having fun at all times.

Even though there are certainly players with more knowledge, these three are pretty darn consistant in the field, and IMO would make learning interesting and entertaining instead of a dull mathematics filled grind.

Or maybe Shanna Hiatt, I mean I'm never going pro anyway.
Wait, what was the question again?

Is Phil gonna bring Jen with><> If so I'm gonna change my answer

[bigjohn]

Originally Posted by ky70

I personally don't believe that the way a few guys can read players with sometimes sick accuracy can be taught to very many people...so I wouldn't have that as my #1 desired trait in a mentor.

I think he's reading the betting patterns more then just the players... Watching HSP you see how DN goes over the hands and what may beat him ect...

[Wooly1]

Ok so maybe I am nuts but I would want to spend time under Doyle's tutelage first... maybe a few weeks because if nothing else I find his life fascinating and would love to just sit and listen to some old poker stories… Then spend a few weeks with Johnny Chan and then really mentor under Daniel Negreanu! I love his attitude, his play and I think his reads are the best there are out there without a doubt! If Unger were alive I would have to spend a little time with him as well but his lifestyle would prob drive me nuts! lol

[OnTheButton]

Originally Posted by Wooly1

Ok so maybe I am nuts but I would want to spend time under Doyle's tutelage first... maybe a few weeks because if nothing else I find his life fascinating and would love to just sit and listen to some old poker stories… Then spend a few weeks with Johnny Chan and then really mentor under Daniel Negreanu! I love his attitude, his play and I think his reads are the best there are out there without a doubt! If Unger were alive I would have to spend a little time with him as well but his lifestyle would prob drive me nuts! lol

Actually Doyle popped into my head first when I read this question.

But the more I thought about it, I think I'd rather just hang out and have beer and BBQ with Doyle, because the man has lived a life has so much outside of poker.

I'm sure he would be an excellent teacher, bursting with knowledge, but I also believe that the current crop of "young bloods" playing style would have more relevant information about playing the game TODAY then Doyle might have.

You mean no one mentioned Jamie Gold yet?

[BlondWidow]

Originally Posted by OnTheButton

You mean no one mentioned Jamie Gold yet?

That's in the "Who would you choose as your slimeball mentor?" thread.

[OnTheButton]

Originally Posted by BlondWidow

That's in the "Who would you choose as your slimeball mentor?" thread.

Ahhh, OK I was thinking he would be the "Who would you most like to thump with a wiffle bat at until he cries, mentor?"

[will4445]

i'd pick Doyle.

[bigjohn]

I think most of you are correct about Doyle. Tho it would be facinating to hang out with him, I think you would hear more stories then anything (not saying thats bad

[99%evil]

I'd pick Jamie Gold, and the first time he said something wise, I'd punch him in the mouth, then I'd start slapping him with a deck of cards and show everyone else "This is how you win the WSOP!"

Then I'd go ask Phil Ivey real nice if he had a few pointers.