The Crossover
After the funeral and Josh is doing free throws, which number throw does Josh ask JB to take for him?
50
What was Dad's free throw record?
50
What is Basketball Rule #1?
Always leave your heart on the court.
What is the only pair of Air Jordan's that JB doesn't wear?
Barack obama's Limited Edition
What does Dad say he might write a book about?
Basketball Rules
Dad tells the joke: Why can't you play sports in the jungle?
Because of all the cheetahs
What did Josh learn to do in gym class?
CPR
What does Josh do to help Dad when he collapses at the 3v3 game?
CPR
What dance does the basketball team like to do?
Cha Cha Slide
What was Dad's nickname as a basketball player?
Da Man
What does Josh say is ironic about Grandpa dying in a hospital?
Dad doesn't like doctors
What makes Josh late to the last season game?
Dad gets pulled over for a broken tail light.
What is the name of Dad's doctor?
Dr. Youngblood
Where does Josh want to go to school?
Duke
What is Josh's favorite subject?
English
Why does Josh had dreads?
He admires a seven foot Croatian player that ESPN say has best dunks ever.
What does JB do when Sweet Tea calls him on the phone for the first time?
He asks Josh to pretend to be him and talk to her.
How did JB win the money to buy the toothbrush on eBay?
He bet dad whether or not the Krispy Kreme doughnut sign would be on.
Why did JB only go to one basketball camp that summer?
He didn't want to miss church camp because he liked Kim Bazemore.
What happens to Dad when he is yelling at the ref when the player elbows JB?
He gets a bloody nose.
What happens because Josh is late to the game?
He gets benched.
How does Josh try to help JB study for their vocabulary test when Dad is in the hospital?
He gives him his notes.
What does Mom tell Dad to do since he yells so much at the basketball games?
He has to sit at the top of the bleachers.
What does Josh say is ironic about Vinnie?
He hates astronomy even though his mom works for NASA.
What does Josh do when the team is running sprints that shows his dedication to practicing?
He lets Vondie win even though Josh is faster.
What did Dad say when Josh asked him to talk to JB about all the time he was spending with the girl?
He said it was like pushing water up hill with a rake.
When mom tells JB that Josh has apologized profusely for his mistake, what does JB say?
He saw the look in Josh's eyes and it wasn't a mistake.
What does Josh say when Sweet Tea asks if they are rich?
He says they are not opulent.
What did Dad say to Josh when he comes out of his coma?
I didn't jump ship.
Why does Josh get mad at JB when he is benched?
JB and the other boys laugh at him and call him Filthy McNasty since he fell in mud.
What does Josh say is ironic about JB liking Sweet Tea?
JB is too shy to talk to her on the phone.
Where did Dad get the quote about intelligence?
Michael Jordan
What did JB buy on eBay with the money he won from Dad?
Michael Jordan toothbrush, only used once :)
According to Basketball Rule #3, what should you never someone do?
Never let anyone lower your goals.
Where does JB want to go to school?
North Carolina
According to Basketball Rule #2, what should you do in addition to playing hard ?
Practice harder.
What is the name of the boys' basketball team?
Reggie Lewis Wildcats
What does Dad say he gives them books for Christmas?
Talent will help win games, but intelligence will win at life.
What book does Coach read from to the team?
The Art of War
What book does Josh go to the library to check out since Josh had his copy?
The Giver
What NBA team invited Dad to tryout?
The Lakers
Dad likes to tell the story of how when the boys were three, the man at the park offered to lower the goal. What did the boys do to surprise the man?
They were able to make free throws with the goal at the regular height.
What doctor does Dad say he uses?
WebMD
What does Josh ask dad when he is in a coma?
Why did you jump ship?
What does Josh suggest Dad do instead of staying home all the time?
Write a book about all the rules he makes for the boys.
According to Basketball Rule #4 if you miss enough of life's free throws?
You will pay in the end.
What was Josh looking for when he finds Dad's championship ring in the closet?
a hatbox to put his dread locks in
Dad's nose bled profusely. What does profusely mean?
a lot
Mom compares dad to an old Chevette. What does she compare Josh to ?
a red corvette
Josh is the only player on the team who can do what move?
a slam dunk
According to Basketball Rule #6, what does every team need in addition to a great scorer?
a teammate ready to assist
What does pulchritudinous mean?
beautiful
What does Dad say he won't go to the doctor?
because he doesn't trust them since his own dad died
What job offer does Dad get?
coaching at a local college
What move is Josh's specialty that Dad taught him?
crossover
According to Rule #10 what do true champions learn to do?
dance through the storm
According to Basketball Rule #7, rebounding is the art of anticipating as long as you don't do what?
drop the ball
What is JB's special move on the team?
free throws
According to Basketball Rule #9, what should you do instead of being afraid?
grad the ball and go to the hoop
When Uncle Bob the Thanksgiving ham that was green tinted, what did Mom ask for?
green eggs :)
Why did Dad not try out for the Lakers?
he had patellar tendinitis and chose not to have surgery
What does Josh do when he sees JB crying at the championship game?
he scores the winning point with a dunk
Why did Mom say Filthy McNasty was a good nickname for Josh?
he was messy, dirty
What healthy snack does Mom ask Josh to sample?
hummus
What does Josh see JB doing at the library?
kissing Alexis
According to Basketball Rule #8, how do you get your best shot?
lean back
What does Coach have the players do to improve their mental game?
meditate
What does JB offer to do to make up to Josh for cutting his hair?
mow the lawn and wash cars for month
What does Dad arrange for the boys to do over Christmas break to get them back together?
play in a 3v3 tournament
What does Dad suggest he and Josh do since Josh is mad at him?
play the question game - ask each other questions to get some answers
What word does Josh use to describe the new girl?
pulchritudinous
What color hair does Vondie's girlfriend have?
purple
How is The Crossover orgaized into section?
quarter 1, 2, 3, 4 like a basketball game
Coach tells Josh to make it right with JB so that they are not estranged like he and his brother. What does estranged mean?
separated, not having a close relationship
How did the boys' grandfather die?
stroke
Dad says the boys can pick an additional gift since they have done well at school, so where do the boys go?
the sneaker store
Where did Josh put his dread first after they were cut off?
under his pillow
What does Dad suggest Josh do since JB is ignoring him?
write him a letter
According to Basketball #5, what happens when you stop playing your game?
you have already lost
