To my sport,

I will always love passing

I will always love shooting 

I will always love ball handling 

I will always love cheering for my teammates 

I will always love yelling at the refs 

I will always love talking sh*t to the opposing team

I will always love the medals 

I will always love the trophies 

I will always love the awards

I will always love seeing kids play

I will always love seeing teenagers play

I will always love adults play

I will always love the squeak of sneakers

I will always love the swish of a perfect three-point shot 

I will always love the quick passes

I will always love how the ball spins on my finger

I will always love how the shoes grip the floor 

I will always love how my voice echos in the gym

I will always love the tense moments that you can barely watch

I will always love the exciting moments that you can’t get enough of 

I will always love the fun moments that make you laugh till you cry 

I will always love your gym becoming your home 

I will always love your coach becoming your mentor 

I will always love your teammates becoming your family

a hobby turns into a sport 

a sport turns into a game 

a game turns into your life. 

Thank you basketball,

Avery