I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published.
When I saw this book, I was immediately interested as I knew he had played for the San Antonio Spurs for a few years, and being a Spurs fan, I wanted to learn more about his life before, during, and after the Spurs.
He grew up in Compton, CA. He didn’t get involved with gangs, but he had a lot of people close to him in the gangs. Some of those people died or went to jail, but he persevered and used his time to be a better basketball player.
He played one year at USC, and then was drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He was traded to the Spurs, and a few years later, the Spurs traded him to Chicago. I did enjoy reading about his high school, college, and NBA playing days.
He was very open about his life in Compton, as well as his depression as a professional athlete.
Overall, I enjoyed the book.
