Former NBA player Craig Smith is in Hawaii alongside the Los Angeles Clippers, promoting his first children's book — a feel-good story for local fans and young readers.

• The Clippers are in town for a preseason game against the Warriors, drawing NBA attention to Hawaii.
• Smith, an Inglewood native and Clippers community ambassador, is out promoting his first book, "Craig and His Magical Basketball."
• The story follows a kid who makes it to the NBA, meant to push children to find their passion early.
• Clippers rookie Kobe Sanders, also an honorary captain at a University of Hawaii football game, is part of the local buzz.

Outlook: The preseason game should give Hawaii fans a rare look at NBA talent, with the book now available online and in stores.