Basciano is another example of a guy with good leadership skills. He was also pretty street wise.
He was basically a true gangster and earned like a gangster. Unlike someone like Alite who basically bullied weak guys and stole their drugs. ( not that gangsters dont steal).
Basciano was an interesting guy. In an excerpt from his book, he was pinched for heroin( i think) in the late 80's or early 90's. Took it to trial and won a fed case which is very rare. During breaks in the trial, he would get coffee in the court house cafeteria and give $100 tips while on trial. I thought that was kind of funny.
How could you not like the guy ????? Unless of course he killed someone you knew.