Sounds of squeaking sneakers and screeching whistles cut through the cheering crowd like a siren roaring down a jam packed highway. The welcomed smell of fresh wood floor varnish circulates energy the ones that cherish the true meaning. Handshakes, high fives, and hugs are given in a unique manner where only members can recognize the significance. Observers witness a brotherhood of sportsmanship and lifelong bonding. The brotherhood does not recognize race, religion, or economic standing. The crowd sees a team of five walk on to the court, but together we are one. This is my community, the basketball community!
Basketball is much more than a game, for it is an art, an education, and a strategic battle. I embrace the competition, comradeship,