Clearly you are not from the Northeast US.

Fantastic.

Very interesting and I never thought about it. A couple of questions though: 1) Aren’t most of these self-image concepts applicable across multiple demographics, and 2) Aren’t most of the character/plot traits consistent with just about all hero stories that aren’t Superman?

Yup, and it’s consistent across genders. What you’ve discovered in athletes, also applies to model-type women. In both cases, your reward is supposed to be getting to bask in their glow, no further effort on their part is required.

In his defense, this is his rookie year at coaching actual NBA players with an actual expectation to win.

There’s a difference now?

Also Nelson Aguilar