The context of the following conversation is Taylor was the best player on the basketball team so the coach kept him in for a long time.:
Taylor says My coach tells me I am the best player on the basketball team so he kept me on for a long time..
The friend responds You work so hard.  I see you practicing after school all the time..
Taylor responds I put in the work and it has paid off..
The friend responds You are going to become pro one day..
Taylor responds That's my dream..
The friend responds That's where the money is at..