Wes' father is a hero. He went to Afghanistan and served multiple tours. But his last deployment changed him for the worst, and he soon moves out of the house. Wes and his father have always bonded over sports, and he never used to miss any of Wes' basketball games. Now that west has entered a competitive program, his dad has missed every game. And yet, Wes often feels like his dad is out there, watching through the door's glass.
On his new team Wes meets Danilo, also known as Dinero because he makes just about every shot. Danilo has amazing skills and is talented, but he hogs the ball and rarely passes it. Wes is almost as good as Danilo, but unlike him Wes knows that it takes a team to win games. This conflict philosophy between them causes the team to lose several games, and even when the coach talks to Danilo, nothing seems to change.
Using the team skills he learned from his dad, Wes attempts to change Danilo for the best, and also reconnect with his father. But it will take more than skills to change two people. Can Wes devise the right strategy to unify his team and get his dad out of the slump he's been in since he returned?
Lupica writes inspiring sports stories, and this one is no exception. Fans of the court and of athletes will enjoy the various techniques Wes uses to communicate and connect with important people in his life.
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