In reference to the title, I want you to check out this video from an NBA athlete who is probably top 5 smallest players to every play on the NBA stage:
Nate Robinson is a such a huge inspiration to me when I see him jump as high as he does on the basketball court. People would say that he has no business dunking like that with his height disadvantage. They would say that there’s no way he can possibly pull that dunk off. Well, to the nay-sayers and doubters, anything is possible…if you have confidence and believe in yourself.
In the neighborhoods I grow up in and just meeting people who’ve gone threw struggle, I’ve noticed how brilliant and talented they really are. These people are capable of being some of the biggest scholars, architects, scientist, artist, doctors, athletes, musicians, writers, etc. You can just go down the line of what they can do with their skills, talents, and abilites. But the question is, why aren’t they being noticed? How come nobody is talking about they’re gifts and what they have to offer? How come they’re not pursuing their talents as a career or a profession? Probably because others cast doubt on them including their family and friends. They don’t receive much support from people who they’re looking to for guidance. Most importantly, they lack complete self-confidence.
Let me tell you future millionaires and top professionals, that if you have a way and passion with a plan, you will succeed. Just look at President Barack Obama for as a prime example. Who what of thought we would ever see a African-American president of the United States of America. Can you imagine the synicism and doubt casted on him when he announced that he was going to run for president? He probably had everything, but the kitchen sink thrown at him, trying to defeat his confidence. But he had a plan and all the support he needed and look at him now; the rest is history.
One of my good friends name June runs a basketball league called ATB League through-out the year. He’s an independent developer in creating this basketball league to bring young men of all races together who enjoy playing the game of basketball. I’m currently a b-ball player in the ATB league with the ‘Blaze’ squad. When you sign up on the ATB League website, you can catch stats, scores, and game summaries. The games are Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. If you feel like you haven’t found a league to play in to showcase your skills and also get a good work-out, I recommend that you join the ATB League and sign up for the Spring season starting in early April; check the website for more information.
I’m gonna leave you with this video from Gerra Gistand. She’s a student from MacGregor Elementary School in Houston who won the 13th Annual MLK Oratory. When you see this video, you’ll be mesmorized by her talent…Check It Out
