Full Court Pressure

A lot has happened this week in the NBA. As I predicted, the Mavs pulled it out to head to the finals. I still have them winning it all. Miami Heat pulled this out in the game tonight, although I predicted the Bulls. The finals are going to be tight, the Heat are hot right now but the Mavs are hungry.

In watching the playoffs I often reflect on the power of determination and heart. There are always plenty of people who don’t think that someone can succeed. That person may not have what it normally takes for someone to succeed, so they are instantly counted out. I didn’t have the height that other successful players had, but I wasn’t lacking in determination, heart, or drive.

I’m not just speaking about this from a basketball perspective, but from life. There’s always going to be that one person that has an advantage over you in anything you set out to accomplish. That advantage however is not a free pass to privilege. It’s quite possible that you are going to have to work harder, put in longer hours, and make some serious sacrifices to achieve the same goal that seem seamless for others.

When you put all your heart into a goal there is absolutely nothing better than not only achieving it, but exceeding all expectations and beating all odds. It’s like playing full court, man to man pressure. Its hard work, it’s tiring, at times it may even seem like it’s not working, but if you’re well conditioned for this goal your opponents will eventually get tired. Opposition, whether in the form of an opponent or an obstacle, is only meant to test your readiness for the ultimate goal. Are you ready; better yet are you #ALLIN? 

The 1st Quarter

I decided to start this blog to get more in touch with my fans and to share my current thoughts on various topics. Always feel free to ask questions or make suggestions for my next blog. I look forward to hearing from all of you and I hope you like the blog. So welcome to “In The Mind of Muggsy”.

So as you all know the NBA playoffs are well underway, NBA fans have seen some shockers this season. At first I thought that Miami was going to take it all the way to the finals, but now I think that the Bulls are going to take it. All in all at the very end of it, Mavericks are going to be the NBA Champions. Right now they are hot and with the numbers and poise of the team, I feel like they are going to take this all the way.

If you have been following my tweets or Facebook posts, you definitely know how I feel about D.Rose. To be so young, the kid has taken the Bulls on his back and has evolved into a great leader. He’s definitely someone that people should be paying attention to. His stats are solid and he’s very focused on the game right now, and that shows in his playing. Another young fella to look out for is Russell Westbrook. In the playoffs he’s averaging 23 points a game. He’s showing great maturity on the court. Of course, Jason Kidd is one of my all time favorite guards. He really brings focus and maturity to the court and I like the way he plays the game.

As for what I’m doing now, I still hoop for fun in my free time with my son, who I always beat. Working with kids is still a passion of mine and I enjoy every second of it.  Right now I’m working with kids in the local area (Charlotte, NC) and because of summer, I’ve been doing training for some college kids. I’ve got some summer camps and clinics throughout the summer. Stay tuned and make sure that you are ALL IN to get the latest news and info on what I’m doing and where I will be.