Danny ChaiI don’t like playing basketball at Terman. Partly because I just don’t really like playing basketball period. Some people love the game itself so much they can play with pretty much anyone, including strangers, and have a good time. Not me. I just like the fellowship. That’s why I’m not into like 4 of us Baylight peeps playing with random people there. Then it’s not fellowship anymore, it’s just playing basketball, which I’m not into. So yeah, that’s why I always ask who else is going. Not to follow the crowd, but because I’m into the fellowship, not the game.
But there are other reasons I don’t like playing at Terman. Specifically particular people there.
Top of my peeve list is over-educating guy. This is the guy who, every time I play with him, feels some strange to teach me about the finer points of the game in the most condescending way possible. “This is how you box out.” “This is called a screen.” Or he’ll set a back screen for me and get completely pissed if I don’t take it (followed by a primer on how to take said screen). Completely condescending. Wholly enraging.
The reason I get so angry is because he’s better than me, but not *that* much better than me, not enough to justify the condescension. I’m positive I know as much about the game as him, it’s just that I suck. That’s why I can’t box out sometimes. Too skinny, short, and weak. That’s why I don’t take those screens. Wouldn’t know what to do with the ball even if I got it. But I know the game. Have you ever scored 300 points with 100 steals in a single game on NBA Action for Sega Genesis, over-educating guy? Q.E.D. Thanks for the making the game no fun. Appreciate it.
Another annoying character is little-too-into-it guy. Guy who’s a little too vocal, takes a few too many shots based on his talent, who yells at his teammates a little too much when they shoot and miss. Dude, it’s just a game. If you want more competition, you shouldn’t be playing with a bunch of mostly dorky Asians. Chill.
Last one is the girl. This has nothing to do with personality. She actually seems like a really nice person. The issue is just that playing against her is a no-win situation, and since I’m generally the worst on the team, I get stuck on her. If I shut her down defensively, there’s no glory. Which, incidentally, never happens because it’s more than a little uncomfortable to defend her that closely. So I’m resigned to giving her her shot, which she makes a good amount. So I get frequently scored on by a girl. Not good times.
So yeah, basketball at Terman is not my friend.