The Boondocks, Season 2, Episode 8

"Ballin'"

This is why Riley is not a team player. And this episode shows why. Riley's tremendous ability to play basketball is seen in both Grandad and Tom. And so is Riley's skills. Tom realizes it and plans to put Riley in the little league of basketball. And when Riley joins the team, his selfish attitude emerges quickly. He's already late for practice. ("I don't need practice!") Riley also has a weakness. He does not shoot the ball well. This is where Riley breaks down. This is where Tom and Grandad stress to him that he needs practice. He tries in other basketball games, but it fails. Then, he goes up against a girl. That is where Riley improves on his skills on this critical game. He carries the ball at the last second--and scores to win the game. But now has to face a nerd, who can shoot the three. Riley's team loses and is defeated. This is where he learns the game of basketball.