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The Crossover

Kwame Alexander

Top 10 Best Quotes

“Basketball Rule #1 In this game of life your family is the court and the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.”

“Basketball Rule #4 If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end.”

“Basketball Rule #5 When you stop playing your game you've already lost.”

“Basketball Rule #10 A loss is inevitable, like snow in winter. True champions learn to dance through the storm.”

“Basketball Rule #6 A great team has a good scorer with a teammate who's on point and ready to assist.”

“Basketball Rule #7 Rebounding is the art of anticipating, of always being prepared to grab it. But you can't drop the ball.”

“Basketball Rule #2 (random text from Dad) Hustle dig Grind push Run fast Change pivot Chase pull Aim shoot Work smart Live smarter Play hard Practice harder”

“Never let anyone lower your goals. Others' expectations of you are determined my their limitations of life. The sky is your limit, sons. Always shoot for the sun, and you will shine.”

“Basketball Rule #9 When the game is on the line, don't fear. Grab the ball. Take it to the hoop.”

“Basketball Rule #8 Sometimes you have to lean back a little and fade away to get the best shot.”

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self-confidence, teams, teamwork, sports, relationships, inspirational, spotlight, value-in-a-person, peer-pressure, life, competition-and-attitude, basketball-rules, father-s-wisdom

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