Gangs back then were much different than now. Gangs are a scourge in the communities, not some modern day hero's of their turf. Your previous gang commentary is akin to someone thinking it would be cool to be a gang banger after watching Boyz In The Hood or Nino Brown's movie.
I can't stand the NBA, but what a dumb thread. Yes, there are some good players who never made it, streetball legends, but couldn't ultimately cut it playing elite level basketball. I'm talking college, forget about the NBA.