Part 7 – The Dark Side

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that come with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

 

So, you’re bad. Or at least,  been naughty lately. How bad? You know what? That’s not you. You were born good, cool and dandy. It’s just your dark side being more active… cause you’re allowing it. Keep up the fight, Smeagol. You do not have to grow up to be on the dark side, Anakin. Take some of these reminders as you deal with Gollum and Darth Vader.

 

Part 6 – KIT-Somewhere in the Middle-KAT

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that come with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

 

Quickly bring out a one-half sheet and answer the following:

 

Part 5 – Necessary Upgrades

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that goes with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

Welcome to a whole new school year! No worries, OBG is here to give tips for the upcoming new round of subjects to take, rules to comply with, and deadlines to meet. Let’s settle down to reflect on our Necessary Upgrades.

 

Part 4 – Life-changing Advertisements

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that goes with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

Summer is such a great time. It’s when every member of the family takes advantage of freer schedules and plans trips which could turn out to be lifechanging: Dad’s successful business trip to Singapore, Mom’s unforgettable shopping in Hongkong, Ate’s (elder sister) bonding-filled Boracay beach outing, Kuya’s (elder brother) resolved walk to a nearby free tuli (circumcision) mission, and Bunso’s (youngest sibling) first run around the Enchanted Kingdom theme park. Keyword: lifechanging.

 

Part 3 – Triangle Offense Special

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that goes with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

Let’s call OBG-3 the Triangle Offense Special. The Triangle has helped Coach Phil Jackson lead the Chicago Bulls to six and Los Angeles Lakers to five championships so far. For me, great credit should also go to its inventor, Tex Winter. Let’s analyze the greatest offensive strategy in the history of basketball.

 

Part 2 – The Love Guru

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that goes with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

Nothing could be more ubiquitous than healthy love lives on this month of February. So for this month’s edition of Orange Ball Gazing, the ball turns red and changes shape. And your love counsellor comes by the name Guru Gaddi. (For free processing or debriefing, call 1-800-IM-HURT)

 

Part 1 – Some Basic Principles

To see into the future, soothsayers use crystal balls. One morning, as I was shooting hoops to relieve stress, something came to me. I realized that there are a lot of reflections that come with remembering events in my life that, in one way or another, had to do with the game I love.

Let’s look back into the past with the orange ball. Here is Part 1 of lessons I learned from basketball.