In 2002 those screws were put in my knee and my descent out of professional sports and into a normal life began. Now it's 2009 and all I want to be able to do is play some basketball. Since my first ACL surgery, I've returned to graduate school to get my MBA at Stanford (also my current employer) and learned to DJ (it's been a great side hustle). Still my athletic side wants to compete and I'm one week away from a either getting really out of shape, or pushing myself toward the goal to dunk a basketball again.
People keep asking me if I'm scared or nervous. This will be my fifth orthoscopic surgery (Rt. Ankle - 1998, Lt. Wrist - 2000, Rt. Knee - 2002, Lt. Ankle 2005, Rt. Knee 2009). I'm more nervous that I won't reach the goal that I've set. The odds are against me. I'm going to be 31 years old on April 5th. I haven't dunked a basketball since my surgery on my left ankle, which was the end of me working hard at keeping my body in shape.
This blog is not only the public statement of my goal, but a nice outlet for me to write what is on my mind, and mix the music that I feel corresponds with what I'm feeling. Most of the posts will be light-hearted (I'm often in a silly mood). All of the posts (exlcuding polls and quizzes) will be accompanied with a short blend of music (usually based on the theme of the post). I've been posting like crazy since I started, but post-op I'll probably post 1-2 times per week (I'll be working out the rest of the time). ;-)
I hope you like the music and the commentarty. Wish me luck, keep me in your prayers, and keep me motivated (I welcome opinions of those who think I can do it, and those who think I can't). Surgery is scheduled for 9:30 AM (PST) March 20th.
You can do anything you set your mind too, DP...hell, the dude with the aluminum legs can run his @ss off. You're in my prayers every day and I'll be thinking of you on the 20th.
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