News Report: Chicago Gangs Shoot Out On Basketball Court

[mangudai954]

I especially like the part where they were saying some of them were getting jobs and internships from companies that know about this arrangement.

 

[lil dre 08]

Great story. It is good to see some positive efforts being put in action. We get caught up in the bad thing that these members do and this showed that many of them dont seem like such bad people, it was just what they were born into and the choices they made. The young man and the old head seemed like good peoples. I am glad they are trying to create opportunities for these men and hope that this program is able to continue and thrive.

It does scare me that some stuff like Above the Rim could happen but they do have security that pats the players down.

 

[ham city]

"if we create positive opportunities, and build relationships, and offer options, the violence will come down"

- Father Pfleger

 

[meek meals]

I thought this was about a gym or blacktop getting shot up

I was about to be like damn nothing is sacred

But good people are trying to fix stuff over there

 

[jm9312]

Title is misleading as hell lol. But this story is
Hard to believe fights don't break out on the court though. Elbow gets thrown, somebody gets fouled too hard then a huge skirmish breaks out. Happens all the time on the court.

 

[nychiphophippo]

dope story and major respect to the dude organizing this all and leading the effort to fix things instead of just giving up hope.

and it once again shows the power of sports in this world and how it can be more than just a game.

 

[pr0phecy718]

title had me thinking something different

 

[lyonbc1]

Really great to see something like that come together...hopefully more events like that will start up and help quell the sensless violence in that city, even other cities nationwide

 

[frostythepoptart]

watching a positive story on wshh is like letting hitler pay for your meal. pass.

 

[curbsideprophet]

I'm from Chicago, and I still would be hesitant to attend something like this.....

 

[unknwn]

Cool story. I love this.

 

[bandit country]

The views to replies ratio indicates OP did a good job of deliberately tricking people.

 

[mangudai954]

If dudes were shooting guns on the court this would of been full of replies. Post something positive or non-ratchet many don't care.

 

[and1play5]

If dudes were shooting guns on the court this would of been full of replies. Post something positive or non-ratchet many don't care.

So true

 

[diabolicaldeezy]

If dudes were shooting guns on the court this would of been full of replies. Post something positive or non-ratchet many don't care.

 

[itshlittt]

basketball always brings people together

 

[King of Trash Style]

Looking at the title I would have thought it was something else but I'm glad to hear some positive news for a change.

 

[Mr Dink]

title had me thinking something different

Same.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Nice

 

[smangalang]

good to see

 

[ryda421]

good story to hear

 

[AEA18]

A positive video on WSHH

Hopefully this happens all year and not just during basketball season.

 

[alkatrez]

ROUND OF A M***** F****** APPLAUSE!!!

That warms my heart to see someone actually making an assertive effort to save these guys, help them out, and get them to see the bigger picture. Not enough reps in the world to acknowledge how GREAT this is.

 

[melo0115]

This stuff is awesome...

 

[elpablo21]

Saw the title, First I was like

Saw the video, then I was like

Damn he said shot dude 6 months ago and they were on the same court together

Just shows you progress can be made