Hoop+Dreams+BV

In class we watched the movie Hoop Dreams. It is about two kids who have dreams of playing in the NBA. They’re are William Gates and Arthur Agee. This story will tell about them.

William Gates came upon some challenges in his life. In 9th grade he enters with a 4th grade reading level and ended with a 9th grade reading level. He started out on the varsity team. In basketball he hurt his knee. He had to get 2 surgeries. On summer break he went to Nike basketball camp were he hurt his knee. He ended up going to Marquette University but not going to the NBA.

Arthur Agee also had many problems during high school. In 9th grade he entered with a 4th grade reading level but NEVER improved. Arthur’s family didn’t have enough money to pay for St. Josephs so they kicked him out. He went to a local school where there were security officers. Arthur’s dad left the family, later on the court he saw his dad buying drugs. They were cut off public aid. He went to a very small college. He never made it to the NBA.

In some ways they can be alike. They both are Afro-American. Even tho they didn’t make it to the NBA they were happy they made it to college. They’re families were both very poor. They were both very good at basketball. They both had a great life.

If I had to choose one of them to be I would choose William. Now that you know the characters I hope you watch the movie. I really enjoyed it.

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