Review of Love & Basketball (2000) by Shayla W — 29 Jan 2009

Everybody wish they had a love story like this!!!!

This review of Love & Basketball (2000) was written by Shayla W on 29 Jan 2009.

Love & Basketball has generally received very positive reviews.

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