What Does Basketball Mean To Me

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Before I moved here I played basketball. My attitude got me in so much trouble. One day I Couldnt play. I was looking forward to playing that game because it was the last game for me. I was having a bad day that day . We had to move and i didnt want to move. So that day when i got to school I disobeyed my teacher. But it wasnt on purpose i was just mad at the time. We went to my coach and told my coach . She made me run laps and told me i couldnt play ! I was so disappointed in myself. The next day i was thinking to myself I missed out a chance to prove to the high school coaches i could really play. I was mad at my teacher and my coach. But I couldnt be mad at anyone but myself and my bad temper . Just

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