Celebrity Basketball – Are You Ready?
Recently I was channel surfing on TV and came upon a celebrity basketball game. At that moment they were announcing that Terrell Owens (the Dallas Cowboy receiver) had just been signed to the losing team and was about to enter the game
This was obviously a mock situation as I believe the game was a charity event, but the game was happening and T.O. was about to play. They interviewed him and he said he had just gotten off the plane, but was ready to have some fun. That, to me, was worth watching.
Meanwhile, I noticed one of the players already in the game was Floyd Mayweather Jr. (the world’s best pound for pound boxer). He was on the team ahead at that time, and was probably the main reason for their lead.
The first thing that stood out was the ability of these athletes from other sports.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. looked like he was in mid season form, demonstrating awesome basketball skills. I had to double check to see if it was maybe Gary Payton in disguise. His movement and coordination was quick and smooth. His pull-up jumper looked professional. Just plain sweet.
Then T.O. came into the game, loping along with a big grin on his face. Naturally, he ran with ease. Soon he was in the corner and the ball was passed to him. With a defensive player in his face, he turned and smoothly nailed a three pointer as though he played every day. Just off the plane! How cool is that?
Moments later, he was near the hoop as he received a pass and put it up for two all in one easy motion. Soon after, a flying reverse lay-up, in traffic, with a ton of spin. Wow!
At first thought, it might seem natural that these guys are good at other sports. After all, they are world class athletes. But hey, have you ever seen Charles Barkley’s golf swing?
The point I am getting at is that these are highly conditioned individuals. Their muscles are perfectly toned, their reflexes honed. Sure, they learned these skills at some point in their lives, but their fitness allowed them to perform at a high level.
This can apply to you whether you are a pro or a Joe. Fitness will help you perform your best. If you are in the weight room and on the track during the week, then you are going to play better in your weekend softball game.
If you strengthen your muscles and increase your endurance, any physical activity is going to be easier. That yard work or roof repair is not going to put you down for the next two weeks if your body is in shape. You get the idea.
Of course, T.O. is still going to kick your butt at almost any sport. Mayweather will just kick your ass.
See you at the gym.
