Draft Day

Today is NBA Draft Day. A new class of prospects will be selected and their whole lives will change, as they become professional basketball players and begin their careers. Hearing their names called will mark the culmination of a life-long pursuit of a dream - an inspiring example of commitment and dedication to achieving a goal. This year, the first pick is going to be Victor Wembanyama, a 7’5” 19-year-old from France who can do anything he wants on a basketball court, and anything he wants in life. Congratulations to all the kids that are about to have a once in a lifetime experience.

I used to dream about being the number one pick. In basketball, sure but that wasn’t really realistic. In my pursuits, I wanted to know what it would be like to feel chosen, destined for greatness. I think that time is past now, seeing as I’m closing in on 30 years on this planet, but that doesn’t mean I can’t achieve the same goals without being picked number one. There are lots of people that go undrafted. Maybe I’m a late bloomer. I think all that matters is if you put the work in, not when.

-J.P.