It may be a rather small thing, but I find it hard to think of Phil Ivey as a "rising" superstar. He has been in the top echelon for a few years now. Also, some people may not be aware that he's more than just an excellent holdem tournament player.
For one thing, he's a consistent winner in the biggest cash games. And for another, he excels at a variety of games. Indeed, based on what I've seen from various other top pros, he may be the best all-around poker player in the world. |