I can only imagine a young lady committed to learn and become proficient at the game of basketball in her very early years, only to suffer from a spate of injuries that will probably end her dream.
The ACL injury must be devastating to Azzi Fudd and her parents! From what I could see through the distance of media, she comes from a supporting family that will help her dream new dreams after mourning her fate. This kind of event will test her inner character and she will probably undergo an enormous challenge in the coming months.
It’s an integral part of the game we fans often repress. Yet every player must know that an unfortunate event on the court could end their basketball career. And watching a young player cope with an existential crisis — whether it be physical or emotional — should be a reminder to all of us that, when we spin unrealistic expectations of our players, we could be ignoring their humanity.
Each young lady is doing her best and deserves to be respected as a human being making her way through the challenges of life.
The ACL injury must be devastating to Azzi Fudd and her parents! From what I could see through the distance of media, she comes from a supporting family that will help her dream new dreams after mourning her fate. This kind of event will test her inner character and she will probably undergo an enormous challenge in the coming months.
It’s an integral part of the game we fans often repress. Yet every player must know that an unfortunate event on the court could end their basketball career. And watching a young player cope with an existential crisis — whether it be physical or emotional — should be a reminder to all of us that, when we spin unrealistic expectations of our players, we could be ignoring their humanity.
Each young lady is doing her best and deserves to be respected as a human being making her way through the challenges of life.