Detroit Eastside Dreams.: From the Streets of Detroit to NBA Glory.

By: Crooms, Robert

From the playgrounds of Detroit to the bright lights of the NBA, Detroit Eastside Dreams follows Mike Harris and Gary Thompson, two childhood friends who rise above poverty, broken homes, and the violence of the streets to achieve greatness.

Mike, the lightning-quick point guard and team captain, and Gary, the towering 6'10" center and unstoppable force, share a bond stronger than anything life throws at them. Together, they dominate high school and college basketball, earning scholarships to Michigan State, fending off jealousy, heartbreak, and the pressures of fame.

Their journey culminates in a shocking hometown NBA draft, where the Detroit Pistons pick them both, allowing them to rewrite their destinies-and the lives of those around them. Along the way, they confront their past, reconcile with estranged fathers, heal their families, and inspire an entire city.

Detroit Eastside Dreams is a gritty, uplifting urban fiction masterpiece for anyone who has ever dared to dream bigger than their circumstances, proving that with heart, brotherhood, and relentless determination, nothing is impossible.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G1C9B32J
• ISBN13: 9798273484078
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"