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==== Hoop Dreams Essay EC  I n this essay I was told to write about the movie “Hoop Dreams” that we watched in class. This movie is a documentary about two boys’ names William Gates and Arthur Agee. Both boys had the same dreams to go to the NBA, and you’ll have to read the rest of my essay to find out what happens. Hope you like it! ====

==== This paragraph is about the boy named Arthur. Arthur was in the 8th grade, playing basketball at the park with his friends. A man named Earl Smith looked at Arthur all through his 8th grade year. Arthur ended up going to St. Josephs High School as a freshman. But, sadly, his family couldn’t pay, so he had to go back to his hometown school. When Arthur was in 10th grade his father was arrested for doing drugs. That had a big impact on Arthur, considering the fact that he did it in front of Arthur. Arthur ended up graduation from Marshall High School, and then went to Mineral Area Jr College for one year. Then he ended up getting a full ride scholarship to Arkansas State. When Arthur finished college he got married and had two children. ====

==== This paragraph is about William Gates, a motivated young man with love and passion for the game of basketball. William was in the 8th grade, too, when Earl Smith recognized him for his talents. Smith also had Will go to St Josephs, but Will stayed there. Will was a phenomenal basketball player, but in high school he had a secret he didn’t tell. He had a daughter! Will also had a girlfriend who had the baby. Will stayed with basketball, but eventually came to problem. He had to have two knee surgeries, and could be out for awhile. Luckily he recovered and was able to play his senior year. William was offered a full ride and took it all the way to Marquette University. After two years he dropped out to be with his family, but eventually went back. Later, William was faced with miracles and problems, but his life is still happy. ====

==== One thing that William and Arthur have in common is that they are both African American. Another would be that they both love basketball and wanted to be in the NBA. Lots of things are different and lots are the same for each boy. Both of their fathers had left the family, but only Arthur’s for about a year and a half. Earl Smith looked at both boys and recommended them for St Joseph High School. If it weren’t for him, neither of their basketball careers would have happened. Another thing in common was that neither of their families had very much money. That was a very large problem for them, especially Arthur. The thing is, even thought they are both very different people, they have a lot in common. ====

==== In the end, Arthur and Will turn out the same. Arthur had two children with his beloved wife, and Will had three children, including the one from high school. He is still with his girlfriend from high school, but now they are married. Both men turned out to have pretty good lives. Even if they had problems, they worked them out and made something good of it. ====