My name is Christopher Santiago and I am here to talk to you guys about the NBA and basketball. I fell in love with the game of basketball at the age of 11. I never really got to play in middle school or high school but somehow always ended up at my neighborhood park playing pick-up games with my friends, older kids and adults. Not only was playing one of my favorite things to do growing up but sitting in front of the TV watching every tip-off, layup, dunk and three. Basketball has really inspired me as a person with everything that the NBA and its athletes do not only on the court but off the court as well. Some of the things that the players have done to help off the court have been, charity events, signing fans jerseys, opening schools for kids, the list can go on and on.
Of course, being a Houston native, being a Houston Rockets fan is in my blood but my favorite player, who I consider the greatest of all time or “GOAT”, is Lebron James. That’s the guy I grew up watching and just the things he does inspire me to be a better person in life.
I want to be able to show you guys why I fell in love with the game and by doing that I plan on attending a game in Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas to show you how amazing this sport is. I as well hope to encounter die hard fans from each of those teams to talk about some of the craziest stories they have about the game, learn about their teams culture, and find out what made them fall in love with the game. I really hope this journey makes YOU enjoy the game like I do and eventually turns you into a die hard fan.
The Game of Basketball 