My man is a competitor no doubt about it. He had his hands full on Saturday guarding the big man from the opposing team, but he was up for the task. The tale of the tape, four foot three inches guarding the opposing teams four foot six inch big man. Both players are participants of the Burleson, Texas, Upwards Basketball League. It was plain to see that both of the star players from the opposing teams are Dallas Maverick fans, or at least NBA enthusiast. Each player knew the delicate art of blocking out for a rebound, or guarding your opponent. Each was adept at the hold’em if you can move. Both players had perfected the fine art of using their elbows and forearms to do whatever damage was necessary to keep the other guy from catching, shooting, or dribbling the ball. Both had practiced and perfected the ability to take up to five steps without dribbling the basketball and still not be called for walking.
We have no idea who won the game. They don’t keep score in this league. It is clear that the two players are destined to face off many more times over the years to come and I’m sure their relationship will develop into a love hate kind of thing. I expect they will each grow to appreciate one another’s athletic ability as they meet as competitors over the coming years, and they may even look forward to the contest they will compete in. As for the four foot three man; he was glad the beating was over with at the end of the game Saturday. He was tired, and sore, yet he was upbeat about his play. He was even awarded the most hustle award by the coach after the contest. When Nonnie mentioned that he and the other guy had given one another quite a pounding he said “Yes, I was glad he got hurt late in the game, I was getting tired of getting beat up.” Who knows, maybe these guys will end up being team mates one of these days and the lessons they’ve each learned taking on one another will come in handy in winning a really big game for their school. Time will tell, these boys are only five years old. Lord willing they may compete against one another, or with one another for the next twelve or thirteen years.
Those of you who know me, know how much I am looking forward to watching my latest “main man” play and succeed. My life was so blessed by my being a part of my kids’ athletic and academic progress, and now the blessings just continue. Mary Alice is in her third year of basketball, Major is in his first year, and I have two other young’uns coming along behind them. Lord willing I will grow old watching them all accomplish great things, at least in my mind, whether athletic, or academic.
Till next time,
Grump
That really was a fun game to watch:) I enjoy reading your stories about how much you cherish the moments shared with your sweet grandchildren. You are making memories with them that will last forever.