In light of recent social discord, unrest and racial tension experienced throughout the nation, The Iceman Experience offers a historical and cultural depiction that provides an analysis and inside look into urban realities that affect high school, collegiate and professional athletes today. The Harlem experience of the 1970's is a significantly unique one with many paradoxical realities captured using a strong voice of authenticity. This alone can provide a literary dynamic interesting to potential readers who simply enjoy reading about world famous venues such as Harlem, and great playground athletes such as Dr. J, Tiny Archibald or Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland.