The compelling story of five inner-city teens who, with the help and coaching of two off-duty cops, entered a citywide basketball competition, beat the odds and won. Their escape from the grim reality of gang violence and drugs is a testimony to the power of mentoring, impact of teamwork and the importance of friendship.
"This book speaks to the inner-city teens regardless of color, and brings honor to thousands of mentors, many off-duty police officers, who selflessly give guidance to hundreds of thousands of our at-risk kids, daily." —Shaquille O’Neal NBA All-Star, NBA MVP One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history
