Basketball is a sport I have always loved watching. At the age of 7, I can still remember watching The Finals of 1995. Everyone in my apartment complex was outside shouting with excitement and yelling with joy. I would lean my head out the window and scream, “Go Rockets! Go Houston Rockets!” When we finally won, all the vehicles outside were honking, everyone was clapping and cheering on the Houston Rockets for winning the NBA Championship. Ever since that night, I have been a huge fan of basketball.

I played basketball during my middle school years. During 8th grade, we won 2nd place among all the charter schools in our district. It was a moment in my life when I felt as if I’d made a great accomplishment. Although the Rockets have not been as successful as the two championships they won back to back, I’ve never forgotten the bond this city had during that time. The Houston Rockets brought us all together, and that is the beauty of sports. We may disagree about politics, religion or many other things in life, but sports can bond us as one (unless you’re a Spurs fan, lol).