Beyond the Arc
Beyond the Arc by Vernon Brundage, Jr. is a compelling narrative published by Green Hill Publishing in 2023. This edition, comprising 266 pages, is presented in English and follows the journey of twenty-one-year-old DJ Joyner, a point guard with aspirations of playing in the National Basketball Association. After going undrafted despite a successful college career, DJ travels to Las Vegas to participate in the NBA Summer League, where he faces a pivotal opportunity to secure a spot on a team.
As DJ navigates the challenges of this high-stakes environment, he encounters Marion Lake, a player development coach known for his impactful training methods. With Marion’s guidance, DJ embarks on a transformative journey that extends beyond basketball, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery. This story delves into the complexities of pursuing one’s dreams while highlighting the significance of mentorship and personal growth within the context of sports and young adult fiction.
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One assist can change the game.
Twenty-one-year-old DJ Joyner has spent his life dreaming of playing in the National Basketball Association. But when the six-foot-one point guard goes unselected in the NBA Draft despite a standout college career, his hopes are left hanging by a thread. Unwilling to give up, DJ heads to Las Vegas to compete in the NBA Summer League-a high-stakes, make-or-break opportunity to earn his way onto a team’s roster.
While in Vegas, DJ is approached by a mysterious man named Marion Lake, a referral-only player development coach. Nicknamed “The Invisible Hand” for his ability to impact a player’s career, Marion reveals that he has been hired by an anonymous sponsor to train DJ until the young point guard signs an NBA contract. Though initially skeptical, DJ accepts Marion’s help.
Now, under the tutelage of basketball’s best-kept secret, DJ attempts to not only make the improbable leap to the NBA as an undrafted rookie, but seeks to leave his mark on the court if and when his name finally gets called. However, what starts out as a quest to realize a childhood dream soon evolves into a journey of self-discovery that transcends the game of basketball, setting the stage for the most challenging-and transformative-season of DJ’s life.
Fast-paced and vividly detailed, Beyond the Arc is an unforgettable underdog story about toughness, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of a dream. Get your copy today!
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