Johnny was excited about starting his new school and he very much wanted to be picked for the basketball team. But unfortunately, he is not picked for the team. Then it gets tougher for Johnny when some of the kids who did make the team, tell him he is not any good.. Should he just give up? Or continue? Read on to see what happens forJohnny the Bear. John Ross tells this story to inspire children to do what they love. And the more of it you do, the better you become.