"I watched it many times, and it resonated with me because we all have hoop dreams," the recently retired three-time NBA champion tells CNN. "Growing up in Chicago you struggle," he adds, "I look at "Hoop Dreams" and I can see myself in those individuals at the time." When it was finally released in 1994, "Hoop Dreams" went viral, though the term had not yet been coined. In "Hoop Dreams" Agee pays for Air Jordan gear at a store with money received from drug pushers. "I've been very honored, privileged and grateful to be part of "Hoop Dreams," he reflects.

Source: CNN May 04, 2019 11:03 UTC