Only recently have we have acknowledged the importance of reminders of our failings as much as we remember our successes. That’s what this moment requires, not merely change, but a completely new way of thinking. Now is also the time of changing what you value and what you believe deserves remembrance.

I will never forget where my Story has begun. My Life in a place of pure thought and friendship, a place of meetings and sharing our binding passion, a place for growth. Here I learned basketball fundamentals, but here I learned, above all, to be a man.

I was playing for myself, to have fun, to grow and was not at all concerned with what would happen, not just yet. One day my career blossomed. The dream had been to become a good player. I didn't dare dream beyond that, so every moment since then has been thrilling in one way or another. Along the way I learned that the more you succeed as a player, the less time you have to actually play, or speak, or simply ... for your Friends. I learned there is the business of playing basketball and Playing Basketball itself and they are two very different things. Playing basketball is an act of creation, of passion, of Friendship, and the business of playing basketball is doing everything in your power to ensure that you will have the opportunity to play again.

What I crave more than anything is the luxury of those times when I start to Play Basketball.

Thanks for all BTA.

with love

Alexander