Basketball Courts

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/26/2011, 7:29 pm

I laugh. "No, it's Aelous. I learn that one from a man named Lou Williams."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 6:00 pm

I raised my eyebrows, not really sure what she said. "Who's Lou Williams?"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 6:20 pm

I smile. "Guy on the Sixers. He's awesome."

((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIe1qQ9Z9G8))

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 6:55 pm

"Oh," I nod. "Well, he must be really good then."

OOC: Wow I saw that video thats seriously awesome!

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 8:28 pm

I keep shooting. "Eh, he's no Julius Erving."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 8:46 pm

I blinked, even more confused now. I picked up a basketball and shot it at the hoop, still epically failing. "I know I must sound really dumb to you still, but who's Julius Erving? Another great basketball player, I'm guessing?"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 8:49 pm

"Pretty much. And I'm guessing you don't know Larry Bird, or Wilt Chamberlain?"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/27/2011, 9:22 pm

I shake my head. "No, sorry. But I do know Michael Jordan and LeBron James and the Globetrotters... Even though I don't know much about them. Except Michael Jordan, maybe. I know some stuff about him." I must sound like a huge fail to Ace.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 4:42 pm

"Ah..you're more of a modern-time basketball fan. I must say..Lefraud-" I cough "Lebron James is...ok. I love the Globdtrotters, and Jordan is a Legend."
I do one of the famous Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hook shots.

((Sorry about my flowing out on basketball players. I'm just so glad that someone will actually listen without not posting or leaving!))

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:27 pm

ooc: That's okay. Its actually pretty interesting.

I nod. "Yeah, I guess I know more about modern-time basketball. Jordan is a legend, I agree with you on that." I watch as Ace gets the ball into the hoop, with some sort of cool looking shot. Nice.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:30 pm

"Check this out." I take a running start and fly up into the air. Then I slam dunk. I come down and give Alexia the ball.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:35 pm

I watched with wide eyes. "You slam dunked!!! I mean, wow!" Ace gives me the ball then, and I stare, not really sure what to do with it. I dribble it towards the hoop, then shoot when I think I'm at the right spot. The ball rolls around the rim for a bit, and I hold my breath nervously, hoping it makes it in. But just my luck, the ball falls off the rim. I watch it bounce on the pavement.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:37 pm

I grab the ball and give it back to her. "Here try this." I run and do an easy-begginer lay up. I then give her the ball.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:41 pm

"Okay." I wasn't sure how Ace did that, but I take the ball and dribble it down the court, doing my best to duplicate Ace's lay-up. I shoot the ball, and surprisingly, it actually makes it into the net.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:43 pm

"See? Now how 'bout this?" I move back and shoot a 3-pointer. Swish. I give it to Alexia. "You try."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:48 pm

I nod, and take the ball. I look at the hoop nervously, then take about a step back. I shoot the ball at the hoop. Swoosh! "Yes!" I cheer. I turn to Ace and say, "Hey, I'm actually getting halfway-decent at this. thanks!"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:51 pm

I shoot some more and then pick up the ball. I don't bounce it and everything goes silent for a minute. Awkward. I begin bouncing again.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 5:56 pm

I grab another ball and start shooting it at the other hoop. I actually made a few of my shots. After a bit I get tired. I walk back over to Ace. "So I guess you watch a lot of basketball?" I ask. "Who's your favorite team?"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:03 pm

I stop shooting to answer Alexia. "The Magic. Hands down. Even though I'm from Vermont. My family was really rich, so they really didn't care about what I did, so I just watch the NBA..." I shoot a basket. "But I like individual players! Like Blake Griffin, Lou Williams." I hope she doesn't think my family is a touchy subject.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:08 pm

I nod. "Yeah, the Magic is really awesome. I've seen a couple of their games before on ESPN. But I am a Bulls fan, mainly because I'm from Chicago."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:11 pm

"Thats cool." I shoot another basket. "I hear Derrick Rose got hurt or something."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:15 pm

I nod, frowning. "Yeah, he did get hurt. But either way, the team is doing pretty good this season. Most seasons, they suck." I stifle a laugh. "Ever since Jordan left the Bulls, the team wasn't ever really all that great. But Rose is awesome."

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:18 pm

"Yeah. Did you hear!? David Stern predicts that in the next decade women will be playing in the NBA!!!!?" I say, beaming.

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:22 pm

I grin. "Are you serious?! That's awesome!" I let out a woopwoop. "I mean, even though I won't be playing, that's great news!!!!"

Subject: Re: Basketball Courts 4/28/2011, 6:22 pm

"I know! In the next decade, I'll be about 20."

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