Compare Contrast Essay On Hoops And He Got Game

Part I of Essay
"Hoops" is a story about a group of teenagers that play street basketball. They do not have many opportunities until one day when a man named "Cal" offers to coach them in a tournament that will give all the players exposure to "scouts". "He Got Game," on the other hand, is ....

Part II of Essay
.... limit". Cal is the character who helped Lonnie by coaching him and Jesus relied on memories of his fathers inspiration. I feel it is important that an athlete have someone to inspire them, so they don't quit when they get frustrated. Lonnie, from "Hoops," was a very good basketball player, and Jesus from "He Got Game," was streetwise and a good player also. They each caught an opportunity to rise above the rest in their games, and were recognized by colleges as prospects. They both had their share of trouble to get out of and were tempt ....