Basketball Dreamer Gifts

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'I think putting a better team together might work, too.'

'This game is going to be a character-building experience.'

Athletic Darwinism.

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

Never Get To Play, Please Help.

'He's got a good attitude, and he's tall. But he's got to get into the weight room.'

Roy's career as a basketball pro was short and unpleasant.

'I don't have the heart to tell my Stevie that he'll never be able to palm the ball like your son.'

'They were hoping to gradually introduce him to the pro game, but injuries left them no choice.'

'Remember son, winning isn't everything. You need good endoresement deals too.'

"Aw, come on, Mom. My room isn't that bad."

Revealing slam dunk.

'Oh, come on. We just need one more body. Please die.'

'Ask her if she'll play center on our basketball team.'

"Behind the back, between the legs, around my disappointed parents, nothing but net."

'He followed me home, Mom. Can I sign him to a five-year, $80-million contract?..'

'I can't dunk.'

"I'm running away to join the W.N.B.A."

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

Although Tall Enough to Play Basketball, Had There Been such a Thing, the Emperor Charlemagne Was the Son of King Pepin the Short

Midnight Basketball

Football Fans

'Desert island cartoons - and you?'

"I was sent down to the minors and from there to Europe, and one thing just led to another."

"College basketball recruiters are after him."

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

'Wait!... I don't want to take Brady out right now. He's just getting into rhythm.'

A bunch of baseball players sitting on a baseball diamond watching TV.

Before getting a basketball scholarship, Jack worked at a pancake house.

Basketball

Enjoying a picnic at the rugby ground

'Billy! Set your homework aside and get down here. There's another basketball recruiter here to see you.'

Basketball.