Hoop Dreams At Work Pillows

"Great. I see you've been practising at home."

'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."

Like many of those in tribicles, Mitch dreamed of one day moving up to the real deal.

'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."

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

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

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

Enjoying a picnic at the rugby ground

Basketball

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

Woman sat at desk whilst her shadow does her dream career of being an artist.

Midnight Basketball

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.'

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

Are you nodding yes, or nodding off?

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

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

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

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

'Elaine, take a ditty.'

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

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

'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'm feeling a little remiss about missing both free throws.'

"Do you suppose Beatriz looks over here and sees a hardworking young man who's maybe a little shy, a little handsome, but who thinks she's totally cool?"

If only it was true...'I'm raising all your salaries by 50%...'

'The management look forward to hearing your thoughts on our exponential strategy for organic enlargement.'

Athletic Darwinism.

We're looking for someone who has their own desk, computer, fax, smart phone, copier, and customer list.

"Papi, when I grow up, I wanna be just like you!"