Living a Dream

Tuesday’s game proved to be interesting. My pick for the NBA Champions is not wavering; the Mavericks will take this all the way. The Heat played very aggressive ball, especially in the second half. The Mavs are going to have to really focus on their strengths. The Mavericks have been playing great ball all season long. They didn’t accidently emerge overnight. This team has a solid game plan, they just need to execute it and remember what got them to the Championship.


Dirk’s game was great. He was flawless from the free throw line, which is going to be pivotal in the upcoming games. I’m excited to see what he’s going to do over this series. The guy put up a solid 27 points and he’s only getting started.


My love for this game extends well past my playing years. I enjoy watching the game, talking about the game, and just sharing that love and respect for the game with those around me. My summer is definitely going to be busy but I will always make time for my family and basketball. Sometimes I get lucky and I’m able to combine the two. I play with my son and his friends. And the answer is yes, I do beat them and I remind them that I’m still the boss. It’s always a joy to spend that time with them. Working with the youth has always been a passion of mine and spending that time with my son is no exception.


That passion helped me develop various camp programs. I have a camp coming up in June and I’m really looking forward to it. To have the opportunity to help kids who are determined to improve is inspirational in itself. It’s not always about the level of talent that will carry someone, the amount of dedication and sacrifices have been proven to carry people far above talent. Having these camps gives me the opportunity to teach technique and skills, but most importantly it gives me the opportunity to condition the minds of the youth. Mental strength is more than half the battle when training. I enjoy every day of camp, but watching those kids leave that court with more knowledge, more skills, and more confidence than they entered is always rewarding. It reminds me why I’m #ALLIN.