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In Mike Lupica’s athletic yarn, fifteen‑year‑old Drew "True" Robinson shines as a high school point‑guard prodigy. Across the basketball court and in the hallways, he learns that talent alone doesn’t guarantee success. A former player’s warnings and the expectations of a would‑be manager show True the complex trade‑offs between fame, responsibility, and the dream of an NBA career. Set in a high‑school environment, the novel explores teamwork, school life, and the challenges of African‑American youths pursuing sports ambitions.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Mike Lupica
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