“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
- Oprah Winfrey
I left it all on the court that day.
I didn't care that I was 5'8" and 158 pounds. I didn't care that I was playing against Kanye West. I didn't care that thousands were watching only to see the concert right after the game. I put 100% in everything I do. I always do my best... I never back down.
Although the game was a simple game to 21 by one's and two's, I think I turned a few heads in the crowd. Our team lost by six, but I scored seven points and threw out four assists. I even dazzled some rapper named Wale... Drilled it right in his eye.
After the game, a few people congratulated me for putting on such a great show, but one in particularly was quite intriguing.
"Nice game Kid. Chuck right?" said a mysterious man in a blue suit with gold trimmings.
"Yes sir." I answered hesitantly. He was an older man... maybe in his 50's. He looked Filipino... Kinda looked like my uncle, actually.
"My names Mo Villanueva. I work for the Washington Wizards as a scout. I'm just here on a little vacation, visiting family and all and I think you might have something special."
"You sure 'bout that?" I answered sharply, " I'm 5'8"... 160 pounds soaking wet, maybe. And you think
I have something special."
Still grinning, he said, "You got heart, Kid. You got spunk... Fearless, almost. You know what? I'm gonna call you "The Waiter". I hope you serve those old folks like you were servin' those dimes on the court... Gimme a call if you're interested in playing ball as a career. Here's my card."
What the deuce did I just get myself into? All I wanted was to win some damn cash here...