Basketball

      In my opinion basketball isn’t just a game where you shoot a ball into a hoop, and try to score. To me, basketball is indescribable. You have to have a lot of dedication for the game, sportsmanship, teamwork, and hard work. Honestly, it is hard being a beginner, but one you start playing you don’t even want to stop.

      I started playing basketball when I was in sixth grade, only two years ago. Now, I can hardly go a day without playing or holding a basketball. It’s like an addiction that you can’t stop. When I had barely started playing in AAU it was a lot of fun. We won some games, and lost some as well. Till this day I still can’t believe that most of my favorite memories happened on just a court, with one ball, and a basketball hoop.

      Of course everyone loves to win, but it’s not always about the win. If you played hard and didn’t give up then you didn’t lose you won in your heart. The night before every game I played I would be so excited I wouldn’t be able to even sleep. I love the sound of squeaky shoes on the court, the crowd cheering and screaming, and especially the sound of the net when you “swish” it. All the support from friends, family, teachers, coaches, and everyone else is amazing!

      I couldn’t thank my coaches in any way for all they’ve done to help me become a better basketball athlete. Although my brother isn’t my coach, he’s helped me a lot with basketball. If it weren’t for him I wouldn’t even be playing basketball right now. As you can tell basketball means a lot to me. The only secret to basketball is “No matter what, don’t ever give up.” To end this all, this is my life, my story, and basketball.