Basketball

A basketball is constantly carried by Slam, as his life revolves around the sport. Slam practices, plays games, and plays pick-up games with a basketball throughout the novel, at school and at home.

Video Camera

A video camera is borrowed from school by Slam and used to work on his documentary project. The video camera is stolen while Derek is using it. Later, it turns up at Carl’s pawn shop. Mtisha picks it up to return to Slam.

Math Homework

Math homework is created by Mtisha and given to Slam to complete. This is done so that Mtisha can see where Slam is struggling and target those areas to help him. The homework consists of sixty math questions and problems.

School books

School books are carried and used for class and homework by Slam. When Parrish challenges Slam in class, accusing Slam of only wanting...