I can’t root for the Lakers. I grew up in northern California, so I spent many of my young adult years rooting against the Lakers.
When I first fell in love with the game, and I’m outside playing in front of the house, I’m not picturing myself in an Indiana jersey or picturing myself in a Thunder jersey. I pictured myself in a Lakers jersey.
If you mention the Lakers, you think about Kobe.
When the Lakers sent me down to the D-League, I didn’t view it as a demotion. I accepted it as a challenge. Plus, it meant playing more minutes, which meant growth.
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