Hoops Debut 2008

Today I played basketball for the first time in eight months. I only planned to get some shooting practice in, and say hey to the old gang. Within minutes, though, there was an opening on the court and they invited me to play. I charged onto the court armed with the tools I had available -- a slew of excuses and self-deprecating humor. It worked to random perfection, as my teams went 3-0. My stat line ran something like 8 points on 4-6 shooting (including 4 layups), with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 turnover. It felt good to get the lungs burning again, even at a medium pace. Hopefully this is the first step in a dramatic return to mediocrity!