The context of the following conversation is Instead of practicing, Aubrey went to the library and read books. As a result, Aubrey didn't make the basketball team that year.:
Aubrey says I didn't get on the team?.
The friend responds What do you expect Aubrey you never practiced..
Aubrey responds I tried..
The friend responds No you didn't, even when I tried to help you just went to the library..
Aubrey responds Well some of the books were about basketball!.
The friend responds You have to get some real life experience playing the game too..