Personal Statement: Basketball

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Omar Ruiz WP 2

My favorite sport is basketball and my favorite team is the Chicago Bulls. I have liked basketball for as long as I can remember. I started watching and playing basketball when I was age 5 or 6. My dad introduced me to the sport. Basketball is a great sport because anyone can play it. You don’t need any special clothes, although good basketball shoes help on the court. Basketball can be played outdoors and indoors, and you don’t even need a court to play. Basketball can be played with just a hoop and a ball. Basketball means getting together with friends and passing the time. One of the great things about basketball is even if you are playing with your friends you can still be competitive and join a team. Being part

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