Gangsta Hoopa is a powerhouse on the basketball court, and his reputation is legendary in the streets of L.A. Nobody dares to disrespect his turf. Already a fixture on the playgrounds, Hoopa is poised to sign a major sneaker deal. As a senior at Homie High, he’s gearing up for a career in the NBA. His dream is to be drafted by the Lakers, where he believes he can help Kobe and Shaq reclaim a championship title. Rumor has it that the Lakers may be intentionally underperforming, aiming for a lottery pick to secure Hoopa as their first-round draft choice.    A bidding war is underway between Nike, Reebok, and And1 for the endorsement rights, with the new sneaker line, "Gangsta Hoopa’s Homie One," set to drop soon. Hoopa, a proud Compton native, always reps his Homie team when they challenge other neighborhoods in hoops. He’s got a soft spot for Shaneequa, the Homegirl who does nails and hair, and he’ll do anything she asks. Naturally, when she asks him to help the Homies win, they never lose with Gangsta Hoopa on the team.