Hoop Dreamers Gifts

"It keeps us fit at a safe social distance."

'Son, there's more to life than dunking, There's also making big money from ads, like Yao Ming'

Basketball player in heaven has a net on his halo that makes it look like a basketball hoop.

"The worst thing about getting shorter is you can't get those rebounds any more."

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

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

"College basketball recruiters are after him."

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

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

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

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

'He's gonna dunk on me. I just know it.'

Basketball

'Anything is possible in our great country, son. If an Afro-American can become president, a white man can become a pro basketball player.'

'It's too early to say but my lad may be good enough to swim professionally.'

"And the award for the best use of AI in a movie goes to..."

"We both see Ben as this summer's breakout child."

Midnight Basketball

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

Basketball.

'My long-range goal is to turn pro and lead the league in product endorsements.'

'Billy - no! Do not ask for his autograph. He'll lose his natural fear of fans, become a nuisance, and then he'll need to be tranquilized and relocated to Europe.'

'Well, I guess it's your father's fault for mounting that backboard on the barn in the first place. ... OK, one game...'

Baseball Dreams

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

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

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

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

"I'm going to shoot some hoops with members of the Flat Earth Society."

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

John Woodvine

Not The Real Me

'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.'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

'Yes! How does if feel to be giving birth to a future kicker in professional football?'