The smart ones don't end up gunned down in the street. He wouldn't have made boss if he wasn't related to Carlo. He lost a chess match to Gotti, so I'd say no. Probably a smart businessman type that would have made it in the legit world, but definitely not a street guy or savvy to the street politics. Need both to be a smart gangster.
But then again, he made a fortune and set his kids up in legitimate businesses---they're set for life with most likely generational type wealth so he did reach heights most don't.......
He was smart. Also he wasnt in trouble with the law constantly like Neil was. He wasnt playing a chess match with Gotti. Lets be honest Frank Decicco and Sammy Gravano were basically the main reason it went down in the first place. Now im not trying to praise Paul or anything, he clearly made mistakes. Letting Frank Piccolo die was a dumb decision as well as raising his tribute to 15 percent.
