."You said we were going to play someplace crazy.But I didn't imagine it to be this".Julian looked up at the massive crowd.
They were used to street basketball but this was more intense.A steel cage went round the court and the spectators gripped it like it was their very lives
"Oh.i see,the cage protects the players".Eddie pointed out
"Well,we have to do this".Julian led the team to the court
"Well,well,well".A freakishly tall guy walked up to Julian
"If it isn't the second best in town".A much shorter guy commented
"keep talking. let's see who wins".Bruce retorted
"Man,I can't believe it.We get to see two of the very best go against each other". Someone from the crowd shouted
The team of joey, Bruce, Julian,Eddie and Chris weren't your average basketball players.Though they played in school, their real talent only shines when it's on the street
And for years they've been playing on the street.At first,it was for the fun of it but later it became more than that.It became a way to earn money
"How much is on this game?".Chris asked
"How much".The tall dude looked at his short companion
"50 grand"
"50 g-grand!!!".They all exclaimed.Never in their lives,have they been close to earning that much money.
"We gotta win!".Joey said
"Yeah!"
Elsewhere,Tara was still searching for the perfect dress.
"This one?".She brought out a blue mini gown
"No".she decided against it
"where's she when I need her".She referred to the maid
'sigh'
"Guess I'll wear this".Tara decided on a yellow shirt paired with jeans and grabbed a white pair of sneakers
"At least.I won't stand out".
"Look at the time".It was already 10 past 7
"crap. I kept them waiting".Tara hurriedly left the house
"With a final score of 121-100.The winner is ..."
"What's your team name?".The referee asked
"Uhm.."
"How about the street ballers". Bruce chipped in
"Nah. That's too dumb".Julian said but it was too late.
The referee heard them
"The winner is the street ballers!!".The final decision was announced amidst cheers and boos all around the court
"You think you're all smug huh?".Marcus the freakishly tall guy spoke
"Yeah we do".Bruce replied
"How about this".Marcus reached into his pocket and brought out a knife
"Let's see you win this".He ran towards Bruce knife in hand.
Julian quickly grabbed his hand and tossed him over his shoulder.Beautifully executing the seoi-nage
"Bruce,are you hurt?".Joey assessed him
"Nope.Julian covered me".Bruce nodded to Julian as a show of gratitude
"Man. You'd think we'd get used to this but nope.People keep getting crazier"
Chris stated
"Come on.We told Tara to meet us at the bowling alley".Joey remembered
"Julian come on".Bruce called out
"Coming".Julian replied but as he took a step forward he winced
"Shit".Julian stared at the bloody scar on his right shoulder.