Review of Love & Basketball (2000) by Jayy . — 19 Oct 2008

Great movie about love and how hard it is to love someone.

This review of Love & Basketball (2000) was written by Jayy . on 19 Oct 2008.

Love & Basketball has generally received very positive reviews.

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