Review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) by Dee Wash &Quot;The King&Quot; — 22 Mar 2010

Great drama that mirrors the hardships of the "GOAT" it makes you really understand that addiction can happen to anyone.

This review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) was written by Dee Wash &Quot;The King&Quot; on 22 Mar 2010.

The Basketball Diaries has generally received positive reviews.

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