I'm from the court

from long hours

of shooting and dribbling

I'm from long hours 

of lifting and conditioning 

I'm from long nights with

a few good friends

I'm from the field

where legs are broken 

and spirits crushed.

I'm from a city that

isn't as friendly as the

one we live in.

I'm from a place

where you have to

have something else then

a good shot and a 

handle.

I'm from a place 

where rolling on 

the floor for a loose 

ball is praised.

I'm from a place

where your friends 

are the only 

people you can 

count on

I'm from sports.