So there I was at the gym today shooting some baskets. After a layup I stopped underneath the hoop and said to myself, "Self, that hoop doesn't look too high this morning. It's still ten feet up, but let's see if I can still grab the rim." I put the ball down and walked up to the foul line, and with a running start I jumped up to grab the rim.
Maaaan, not only did I grab it but I bruised my forearm a little. Yeah! My forearm. I jumped pretty darn high. So then I said to myself, "Self, do you think you can still dunk?" I picked up the ball and walked up to the three-point line. Then I decide to walk farther because I need more of a running start. I run, dribble twice, and jump... not even close.
So maybe I don't still have "it." But at least I can still grab the rim whenever I want. That ain't so bad.
Posted by glenn at January 19, 2005 07:12 PM