What Does Basketball Mean To Me

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Have you ever had a calm feeling every time you enter a place that makes you happy? For me, that place is the basketball court. I feel most comfortable at the basketball court. Basketball helps me show my intelligence.
I play basketball when I need to get things off my mind. Basketball is like taking a bath to me. It makes me feel fresh and new. I play basketball because it helps me focus and when I get on the court, I don’t pay any attention to anything but the sport. When I play, it’s more than a game. It’s my life. It even gets me emotional, but I get over it. I have to always remember it’s just a game.
When I step foot on the court, I go through my daily routines. First, I do a warm-up. I usually warm-up for about 10 minutes. Then, I do

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