Post#60 » by Mr_Mojo_Risin » Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:52 am
Well I would like to put my resume forward.
I'm a 5'11" middle aged man from Australia who's never played basketball at any decent level. When I first played with some friends in half court pickup at university I came from an Aussie Rules football background, admittedly at a high level prior to adulthood.
My knowledge of basketball and the rules were so limited when I first played that I wasn't aware it was meant to be non-contact so I would fly for rebounds jumping on peoples backs and shoulders and use my hip and shoulder quite liberally in contesting the ball/player. Nonetheless I could shoot well. Let's just say I was more a catch and shoot kind of player. My handle has probably already been surpassed by Deuce.
Yet, my understanding and knowledge of rules, strategies and the subtleties of basketball has grown to a decent level. I can also remain calm under pressure, not smile and yell at people if required.
Quite frankly, not sure why I haven't been nominated yet.