Thoughts of a High School Basketball Player
Basketball is back, and I couldn’t be happier. Here is a summary of my thought process from pre-game to post-game. I thought you might find it slightly entertaining.
Pre-Game: Gametime! Huh! Let’s goooooooooo.
Warm-Ups: Let’s show these guys who’s boss!
Warm-Ups: *Sings along to Great Balls of Fire*
Captain’s Meeting: Please be good refs, please be good refs
Captain’s Meeting: Do I really mean it when I say good luck?
National Anthem: Oooh say….
National Anthem: *Says short prayer*
Post-Introduction Huddle #1: Here we go; here we go; let’s do it boys
Post-Introduction Huddle #2: C’mon, c’mon, c’mon; let’s get this show on the road!
Tip-Off: Couldn’t I be the taller guy just one time? Please?
Game play will consist mostly of these thoughts, coming up whenever appropriate:
Aw c’mon Ref! That’s a foul!
Aw c’mon Ref! That’s a foul?
Let’s go!
YEAH BABY!
I’m open!
Hit it!
Waaaater.
Get him outta there.
Get me in there.
Stupid stupid stupid.
Who touched my shoe? [Yes, I notice when a fan touches my shoe]
Get in there!
Box out!
This is too close.
I love basketball.
Halftime, if winning: Alright, don’t relax; keep grinding; foot on the pedal; c’mon boys.
Halftime, if losing: We stank, we stank, we stank; but it ain’t over; let’s turn it around; c’mon now!
Game play: [see above]
Handshake line, basic: Good game, good game, good game.
Handshake line, for jerks: You’re a jerk, good game, I dislike you.
Handshake line, for that one player you have mutual respect with: Good game good game #___ *bro-hug*
End of Game, if loss: We stank, we stank, we stank.
End of Game, if win: Yeeah, baby. Got the dub. Let’s turn up.
Your friend,
Jonathan Gamble