My older brothers first introduced me to the game of basketball since I was 9 years old. My older brother taught me the basics of basketball, like dribbling and shooting. He was a talented basketball player; he even joined the barangay basketball leagues and won some MVP awards. He always watched his games and that made me more interested in the game.
It was the year 1996 where the Chicago Bulls of the NBA reign with Michael Jordan on the team. That was the time I watched most of his games. He made me practice more so that I could become a great basketball player like Michael Jordan. Unfortunately, I’m not that good or athletic enough to just be a basketball player. I also joined some of the barangay leagues, but I’m one of the sidelines guys. Although I am not a good basketball player, I still love the game of basketball.
I watched Michael Jordan’s last three NBA championship games and was also delighted to learn that my basketball idol won. After Michael Jordan’s last season in the NBA, I stopped watching him and just played a few basketball games in my neighborhood. After a few years of waiting for another NBA superstar who might renew my interest in the NBA. A few years later, Michael Jordan announced his return to the NBA with a new team, the Washington Wizards. He only played two seasons with the Wizards and he played at an advanced age, but he is still a good player, but not like the way he played in the 90’s. After those two seasons he announced his 3rd retirement from the NBA.
After a few years, a new NBA superstar emerges by the name of Lebron James. He was a Cleveland Cavaliers player wearing number 23 like my NBA idol Michael Jordan. Although he wasn’t like Michael Jordan, he’s still a lot of fun to watch. Lebron James is excellent at both ends of the floor and he is also a selfless player. He manages his team in the NBA playoffs and finals and won some NBA MVP awards. Even if he transferred to the Miami Heat, I still watched his games. He won another MVP award in the 2011-2012 season and won his first NBA Finals MVP with the NBA champion Miami Heat.
Until now I still watch the NBA and I will always love the game of basketball.