Walking through the double doors and hearing the squeaks of shoes in competition,
Calling next and waiting on your name,
Having the ball with the win on the line
Making that step back over an outstretched hand for game
Your opponents coming to find out more about you
That “hoopers respect” now on display
Hearing things like where’d you play ball
Some even become your fans for the day
When other players respect you and your game
It’s nothing but confidence walking through any arena door
The anticipation and anxiety take over your soul
Nobody may be paying attention but it feels as if everyone is watching you as you take the floor.
There’s nothing like respect from fellow basketball players
It may be hard to admit but it builds strength within
The will to do whatever it takes to sustain that greatness
The unstoppable urge in continuing to find different ways to win.
“They may not like you or how you play the game. But THEY MUST RESPECT YOU AT ALL TIMES ON THE FLOOR” A7C634D2-D15D-4A92-ACB9-5BBAF871D916
