Nba Dreamer Mugs

"Why are you studying? Go outside and practice shooting three pointers, so you can ear big bucks like Steph Curry."

'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."

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

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.'

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

Basketball

Basketball.

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

Midnight Basketball

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

Baseball Dreams

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

'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.'

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

"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."

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?'

You guys aren't living up to your preseason hype!

"You want England to win what!? Put me back in the lamp!"

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

Penalty

He had finally calculated that the Cubs would win the Series.

Athletic Darwinism.

'Don't think of sweeping as a chore. Consider it practice for the Olympic Curling Team.'

It's been awhile, so to refresh your memory - what you need in your car for winter snowstorms...

"Last dunk and then we need to do work."