Jeffrey's+color+project

The Shot

There was 10 seconds left on the clock. The orange ball was in my hands. The score was 89-101. We were down by two. The defender was about a foot away. I'm standing at the top of the key. I stare at the ball. I stare at the rim. The orange rim seems so far away. The color so bright and happy yet so complicated, just like the game. The ability to put a ball in a basket seems so easy, however so difficult. It's as if the rim and ball are mocking us.

I see Dongmin coming up to give me a screen. I go right. My defender follows me. I hesitate and look at the clock. Five seconds left. I could tie it and go to overtime or go win the game. I stop. The defender was harassing me the whole game. I needed one good move to get him off balance. What should I do? Crossover? Pull up? He comes closer to me. I drive in step back and release for a three. The ball is soaring in the air. I see white cameras flashing. I can't even see the ball.

The ball goes through the hoop and we win the game! Camera flashes are everywhere and I'm blinded with the white light. Everyone is cheering and very happy. We win the game.



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