Personal Narrative Essay: Stephen Curry's Basketball Team
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Stephen Curry only had one dream for christmas-to win the championship game for his basketball team. So far, he was only one step away from it. After grinding through multiple games, all the Wildcats had to do was beat the Rams in the finals. The Rams were the best defensive team in the country and had RJ, one of the best defenders and the most explosive forward in the United States. He was also one of the sneakiest players in the game, trash talking, pushing, and bruising up anyone that he faced. Steph was confident going into the game. Not so much now though. The problem that he had right now was that they were down by 15 with only two minutes left to play. Most of his team was injured and bruised up by the unfair play by the Rams, his leg…show more content… One free throw and the possession of the ball after it. Steph always had a positive attitude. After review, the referee whistled a technical at RJ. Steph was one of the best free throw shooters in the league and took two relaxed dribbles, then drained the free throw. The Wildcats got the ball off the sideline pass to Curry. RJ was defending him. The 20 seconds started draining away. “You’re done Curry, no one’s scoring on me!” RJ was easily the league’s strongest and quickest defender. No one could easily shoot a three pointer on him and make it, if he didn’t block them. It was the matchup of the ages. The most athletic, strongest defender in the country against a small, short player with a secret weapon- his three point and dribbling ability. It was the two top players in the nation paired up against each other in the final seconds of the finals. Everyone was watching. From college scouts to even a few nba players from the Golden State Warriors. If I shoot now, he’ll easily block me and I’ll lose the game.It can’t end here. Steph didn’t have time to think. The ball was like a string connected to his hand. He effortlessly and seamlessly dribbled the ball through his legs then behinds his