Last week, my Wednesday Night basketball league wrapped up it's season with the consolation and then championship games. Fortunately, my team was one of the teams that was playing in the championship game.
My team came out of the gate a little slow but made a big third quarter run and we eventually won 72-63. It was a sweet moment for the team and for me personally.
After a frustrating fall season where I missed most of the season due to injury, I was able to contribute 9 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT) 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in the championship game win. The points were crucial in keeping my team in the game in the second quarter when we were slumping a bit.
Considering I had not played for over 2 months, the fact that I was shooting well was great! I had not counted on playing at all this season. However, my injury had healed enough that I felt good enough to return to brief action the week before and contribute more fully last week.
The championship title was the 5th for me in this particular league and 3rd overall this year. So while the injury was frustrating, the ending was beautiful and adds another story I can talk about in the years to come!
Showing posts with label injury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label injury. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Basketball (Or Sports) Doesn't Define Me
It's been quite a few years since I've had an injury that caused me to miss a significant amount of time playing basketball (or sports in general). As I blogged last time, the injury itself is annoying but hardly worth complaining about. I've got a friend who has more things to worry about that my measly injury.
In fact, in some ways, the injury has given me time to "rediscover myself" a little bit. I definitely love playing basketball, sports and working out in general. Yet I realize that it has become a "dominant" part of my lifestyle to the point where my name and basketball are nearly tied together. I believe I blogged about the reason why sports are important to me. When I was in high school, sports was the thing that I was most "recognized". Many of my peers were studious, got good grades and worked to attend big name colleges.
On the other hand, I wasn't a great student for most of my high school time until my senior year. Yet, I was a four time athletic award winner in high school (Most Improved Player, 2 Time Coaches Award Winner, Athlete Of The Year).
Because of this, sports has always been a big part of my life. It's what I have called "Social Exercise". I get to get away from things, socialize and have fun a bit. I've even continued to win awards after high school (Four Most Inspirational Player Awards (1999, 2003, 2011, 2012).
The injury has forced me to change up my habits. Even with injuries in the past, I have gone to the basketball gym to watch my teams play. But due to logistical and other issues this past week, I chose not to go to the gym. I've also had to miss my Saturday basketball with friends. But it's not like I hole up at home. I've taken to other activities that are not necessarily active. I'm pursuing my interest in photography and just enjoying other parts of life.
Don't get me wrong. I won't suddenly drop playing basketball. But I'm learning that switching things up occasionally is not really a bad thing.
In fact, in some ways, the injury has given me time to "rediscover myself" a little bit. I definitely love playing basketball, sports and working out in general. Yet I realize that it has become a "dominant" part of my lifestyle to the point where my name and basketball are nearly tied together. I believe I blogged about the reason why sports are important to me. When I was in high school, sports was the thing that I was most "recognized". Many of my peers were studious, got good grades and worked to attend big name colleges.
On the other hand, I wasn't a great student for most of my high school time until my senior year. Yet, I was a four time athletic award winner in high school (Most Improved Player, 2 Time Coaches Award Winner, Athlete Of The Year).
Because of this, sports has always been a big part of my life. It's what I have called "Social Exercise". I get to get away from things, socialize and have fun a bit. I've even continued to win awards after high school (Four Most Inspirational Player Awards (1999, 2003, 2011, 2012).
The injury has forced me to change up my habits. Even with injuries in the past, I have gone to the basketball gym to watch my teams play. But due to logistical and other issues this past week, I chose not to go to the gym. I've also had to miss my Saturday basketball with friends. But it's not like I hole up at home. I've taken to other activities that are not necessarily active. I'm pursuing my interest in photography and just enjoying other parts of life.
Don't get me wrong. I won't suddenly drop playing basketball. But I'm learning that switching things up occasionally is not really a bad thing.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Been Thinking About.......
About 2 weeks ago, I played in a softball tournament. Technically, i played in ONE game of the tournament. I had a wedding to attend that conflicted so my plan was to play the one game. As it turned out, I suffered a hand injury anyway so one game was going to be what I played regardless.
The injury hurt but I thought it was a sprain so I iced and rested for the past two weeks or so. Alas, there was still some pain so I decided to get a check up. Unfortunately, the x-rays showed a fracture in my hand. Its not serious but I will be in a removable splint and be away from major physical activities like basketball for a while.
Though the injury is annoying and frustrating (I am typing this with one hand) , I am surprised at how calm I've taken this injury otherwise. A part of the reason is due to my teams winning two league championships in the spring. The excitement of the spring was great and not something that can be easily replicated. Since the spring, I've focused on trying to ENJOY playing basketball and not just focus on winning.
Now that I am out for a while, I plan to enjoy the view from the bench. In a way, its good to take a break. I've been playing a lot for the past few years.
Additionally, my injury is nothing compared to something a friend is going through. The friend is not super close but someone I've known for a while. This friend had a tough life overall but recently has been dealt with many health issues. I visited the hospital a few days ago and it was tough to see the friend hooked up to a few machines and unable to speak.
While my injury sucks, I am reminded that there are always people that have it worse. I'm not entirely sure what I can do for my friend but the least I can do is be there for support.
The injury hurt but I thought it was a sprain so I iced and rested for the past two weeks or so. Alas, there was still some pain so I decided to get a check up. Unfortunately, the x-rays showed a fracture in my hand. Its not serious but I will be in a removable splint and be away from major physical activities like basketball for a while.
Though the injury is annoying and frustrating (I am typing this with one hand) , I am surprised at how calm I've taken this injury otherwise. A part of the reason is due to my teams winning two league championships in the spring. The excitement of the spring was great and not something that can be easily replicated. Since the spring, I've focused on trying to ENJOY playing basketball and not just focus on winning.
Now that I am out for a while, I plan to enjoy the view from the bench. In a way, its good to take a break. I've been playing a lot for the past few years.
Additionally, my injury is nothing compared to something a friend is going through. The friend is not super close but someone I've known for a while. This friend had a tough life overall but recently has been dealt with many health issues. I visited the hospital a few days ago and it was tough to see the friend hooked up to a few machines and unable to speak.
While my injury sucks, I am reminded that there are always people that have it worse. I'm not entirely sure what I can do for my friend but the least I can do is be there for support.
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