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Portland's Number 11 follows the life of Jalen Cross, a 66" point guard who rose from the gang-ridden streets of Downton, Chicago, to NBA superstardom. The memoir traces his journey from a rough, chaotic childhood to discovering basketball as a lifeline, a tool for survival, and ultimately, a path to greatness. Readers witness his relentless work ethic, his struggles against poverty and violence, and the choices that defined him. Through gritty dialogue, intense street courts, high school battles, and the pressures of professional basketball, Jalen's story explores loyalty, resilience, and the pursuit of a legacy. The narrative culminates in his record-breaking career in Portland, his loyalty to one team, multiple MVPS and championships, and the statue that immortalizes him outside the arena.
It's a story about more than basketball - it's about survival, ambition, and the making of a legend.