As Jaden Hardy made his way onto the court, he could hear the fans cheering in Portland. He was excited; he was sure of his basketball talents, and he was ready to show everybody what he could do. Unfortunately, he realized too late that the cheers weren’t for him, but for superstar Tom Hardy instead! He couldn’t believe he’d messed up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of his idols. Fortunately, Jaden’s basketball career was just beginning: he’d been given an increased role in the Mavericks, and he was more determined than ever to prove himself. He was certain that if he kept humble, worked hard, and believed in himself, he’d succeed!