The Final Four

MJ lives in the shadow of his famous namesake. How does Michael Jordan’s fame affect MJ?

The game featured in the book is not actually the final of the tournament. How does this fact affect the importance of the game as a spectacle?

How does basketball unify the story’s vastly different characters?

Rice and Hope are engaged, but they come from vastly different backgrounds. How does their families’ wealth affect their relationship?

The key figure in Bacic’s life is his uncle Drazen. How does Drazen’s death influence Bacic’s life choices?

The Spartans beat the Trojans in the game. How does the result of the game reflect the development of the characters?

The stadium where the game is played is the Superdome in New Orleans. What is the significance of this stadium, and what does it teach the characters?

Which character is most changed by their experiences during the tournament? Which character is least changed by the events?