Quotes from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #1

In this game of life
your family is the court
and the ball is your heart.
No matter how good you are,
no matter how down you get,
always leave
your heart
on the court.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Never let anyone lower your goals. Others’ expectations of you are determined by their limitations of life. The sky is your limit, sons. Always shoot for the sun and you will shine.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #4

If you miss
enough of life's
free throws
you will pay
in the end.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #5
When
you stop
playing
your game
you've already
lost.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #10

A loss is inevitable,
like snow in winter.
True champions
learn
to dance
through
the storm.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #6
A great team
has a good scorer
with a teammate
who's on point
and ready
to assist.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #2 (random text from Dad)
Hustle dig
Grind push
Run fast
Change pivot
Chase pull
Aim shoot
Work smart
Live smarter
Play hard
Practice harder”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #7

Rebounding
is the art
of anticipating,
of always being prepared
to grab it.
But you can't
drop the ball.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #9

When the game is on
the line,
don't fear.
Grab the ball.
Take it
to the hoop.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“You love me? Like summer loves short nights.   Get a checkup, then. Only cure I need is you.   I’m serious about this, Chuck. Only doctor I need is Dr. Crystal Bell. Now come here . . .   And then there is silence, so I put the pillow over my head because when they stop talking,   I know what that means. Uggghh!”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Basketball Rule #8

Sometimes
you have to
lean back
a little
and
fade away
to get
the best
shot.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Did y’all arrest Uncle Bob’s turkey? It was just criminal what he did to that bird, wasn’t it? You”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“Never let anyone lower your goals. Others' expectations of you are determined my their limitations of life. The sky is your limit, sons. Always shoot for the sun, and you will shine.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

“In this game of life your family is the court and the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.”
― Kwame Alexander, quote from The Crossover

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