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I am definitely the best player that you, John Calipari can take to play on your basketball team this upcoming season. Three reason why I think I am best fit to play for your team is my work ethic is unbelievable, my grades have improved a lot, and I am very skilled and believe I can compete with anyone in the nation. These are the things one needs to succeed in the NCAA. I am always able to motivate myself when I make a mistake or if I’m going through a slump, not many players can do that. My grades may have been poor throughout high school but I have improved my marks drastically. I think that I can compete with any player at the college level. I might be from Canada, but my heart and skill outweighs that of any basketball player you may select. I will work as hard as a full time labourer. These are the reasons why I think I am the best fit for your team. …show more content…
“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed”. This is a quote by Michael Jordan, the best basketball player in NBA history. I look up to Michael Jordan and I know that he never even thought about quitting in life, so no matter how much I fail I will never quit. I am known for how much love and passion I have for basketball. My love for the game is equal to romeo’s love for juliet, it is to die for. I am always first to practice, I put in hours in the gym every day. Whenever I get a little lazy I wash my face, get my head straight, and continue to grind.I am always motivated, if you let me play for you I will not only motivate myself, but I will motivate the rest of my team as
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