I'm an avid basketball fan.. I myself started playing hoops at a very young age of 8 under the heat of the sun almost every day. I was quite a leaper way back then. I could easily tap the board at a young age to the delight of my playmates (Well, I was really skinny during those days. It lessens your effort to jump or glide in the air. ) I used to wish that someday I'll be able to dunk over someone else's face.. "posterized" style.
Michael Jordan was my hero. The way he defies (or used to defy) gravity is/was totally breath-taking especially if you watch the way he moves in slow-mo(truly poetry in motion).
Then came the next generation of high flyers.. Kobe, T-Mac, Vince Carter, etc who captivated my imagination.. But as you grew older, your priorities changed. My time was diverted to studies and more serious matters and I gradually lost my A-game. I was able to cling on the rim when I was in 4th year high school. I should have been able to dunk at this very moment if I just pursue playing like I always do.
Years have passed and though I seldom play basketball, but my passion for the game never changed. I knew almost all players in the NBA and I knew a lot of trivia. And oh, by the way, did I already mention that I'm a die-hard Ginebra fan? like I used to weep and never eat for a day when they lose. (but Ginebra belongs to the PBA and this entry is about NBA so let's get back on track.)
Super Fastforward ------- I was rooting for Miami Heat to win the 2011 NBA Championship simply because I'm a huge fan of guys who can jump off the building (The Flash and The King) and an added factor is Erik Spoelstra who is half Filipino.
A lot of people hate LeBron for various reasons and I can't blame them but I've watched his high-school basketball life documentary/Movie (More Than A Game) that's why I guess I understand him more than those who only joins the bandwagon.
But when Dallas won.. when the buzzer sounded after game 6.. tears fell from my eyes. It's that warm sensation of sharing mutual sentiments with people whom you do not personally know. I like the way it feels.
I felt what Kidd, Dirk and the rest of the Mavs feel.. chasing for that elusive championship for so long.. not giving up and finally got what they have been dreaming for after an eternity of struggle. Dirk on his 13th year, Kidd on his 17th,.. 2 future hall of famers who need a championship to complete their resume .. to complete their basketball existence.
Nonetheless, Kudos to Miami Heat. They have the talents, they have the tools to be a dynasty. They just have to figure out how to use what they have. Teamwork, dedication, trust, etc should add the mix.
and for the Mavs, you deserve the championship more than anyone else.
I's like falling in love..you just have to be there.. although the person don't love you back.. you just have to be there.. You must true to your words, you must be true to all of your actions. You must not let go. Just like Dirk, sticking with the same team for all 13 long years.. opted to stay and never give up. Carrying the idea that "it ain't over 'til it's over."
"Don't dwell on failures, keep things light but always put a good fight" (That's my own quote by the way. :-) ---- cause who knows someday things will turn your way.
And How I wish things will be the same in love.
Congrats Mavs! Good Luck Heat!
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