He, my mom and dad told me if I lost I had to lose with dignity and respect my opponent. For if you keep the faith God has eternal life waiting for you Don't you give up. I liked what it says. Life is full of challenges and disappointments. You have to be strong and committed.
Basketball is no different.
Just the joy of playing and competing. And believe me, he could play. He shielded that ball, and I couldn't get at it for a long time. When games got tight, he went to his favorite shot that he seldom missed. It was a sweet hookshot.