He watched one of his friends get murdered at a pretty young age, and was constantly in the midst of violence. I'm not saying that not joining a gang is commendable but you guys act like Sherron grew up with a privileged background. The guy has come a long way from a social environment that can bring out the worst in people. The fact that he is earning a college degree and playing college basketball at a program like ku is a huge testament to his character.
OMFG.
Do you know how many young, African Americans grow up in situations similar to what you just described? There are countless that do, and a lot of those countless grow up and make something of themselves without the use of a game.
It says absolutely nothing about his character, it just says he's good at basketball and got a free ticket out of Chicago because of it. Quit looking like a complete idiot and propping up a guy for being good at basketball. You act like you guys are best friends and you've personally felt his pain growing up in the streets. Give me a fracking break.