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

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